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Emilio Jacinto
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Emilio Jacinto and His Role in the Katipunan
Death and Legacy
Who was Emilio Jacinto?
- Born on December 15, 1875 in Tondo, Manila.
- Son of Mariano Jacinto and Josefa Dizon
- Was fluent in both Spanish and Tagalog
- Attended the San Juan de Letran College
- Transferred to the University of Santo Thomas (Woohoo Sir!) to study Law
- However, he was unable to finish college and joined the secret society of the Katipunan at the age of 18* being the youngest member of the revolution. (*multiple internet sources say that he joined at the age of 20)
- Jacinto was the author of articles that influenced the masses to join the society and to make sacrifices for the welfare of the country.
- He was the editor of the society's newspaper Kalayaan (Freedom) which voiced the aspiration of the people.
- Jacinto also wrote Liwanag at Dilim, Pahayag, Sa mga Kababayan, Ang Kasalanan ni Cain, Pagkatatag ng Pamahaalan sa Hukuman ng Silangan and Samahang ng Bayan sa Pangangalakal.
- His remains were later transfered to the Manila cemetery.
What was his role in the Katipunan?
- Being the youngest member of the Katipunan, his hard work was acknowledged by Andres Bonifacio. Because of this, he became Bonifacio's trusted friend and advisor.
- He was then deemed the "Brains of the Katipunan"
- He wrote the Kartilla and it was quickly adopted as the main 'teachings' of the Katipunan.
- Jacinto was appointed the commander-in-chief of the revolutionary forces in Laguna
- Two years after the death of Bonifacio, Jacinto died of fever in April 16, 1899 while directing a campaign against the Spainards in Mahayhay, Laguna.
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