Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
MARCH 19, 1731
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang (March 19, 1731 - September 29, 1763) was born in Santa, Ilocos Sur.
After the 1763 assassination of her husband Diego who led an uprising against the Spanish regime, she continued the fight as “La Henerala”.
She led the insurgents and won many victories against the Spaniards.
Gabriela was captured and hanged in Vigan on September 23, 1763.
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