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Antonio Luna was a Filipino pharmacist and army general who fought in the Philippine–American War and was assassinated in 1899. He was known for his military innovations, his brother Juan Luna, and his scientific achievements in malaria research.
- He was a scientist. Aside from his military prowess, Luna was also a very learned man. His paper on chemistry won him top prize while he was studying literature and chemistry at the University of Sto.
- He was a brilliant writer. Aside from being a scientist, Luna was also an excellent writer. In fact, he wrote under the pen name Taga-ilog which he used to publish his articles in La Solidaridad while staying in Spain.
- He was an expert marksman and martial artist. Of course, Luna was no armchair general who barked orders in the safety of his office. He was an avid student of martial arts and military tactics, having practiced the art of arnis, fencing, and shooting since his college days.
- He and Rizal almost had a duel. Alas, we could only imagine what would have happened to the country if these two great patriots killed each other, and for a love triangle of all reasons.
Aug 18, 2019 · Antonio Luna was a military strategist who led troops against the American imperialists after the U.S. took the Philippines from Spain in 1899.
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Jun 6, 2018 · It was on June 5, 1899, which had marked the assassination of General Antonio Luna, one of the greatest army generals of the Philippines.
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Aug 12, 2010 · Learn about the life and achievements of General Antonio Luna, a Filipino hero who was also a trained professional scientist in pharmacy and bacteriology. He contributed to environmental science research, forensic science and military tactics in the Philippines and Europe.
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Sep 17, 2015 · The ongoing tragedy of Antonio Luna. Why Luna died at the hands of his own countrymen is a fact that rankles Filipinos to this day. And like many unsolved crimes in the Philippines today, people have an idea who the mastermind was. By NORMAN SISON.
Apr 10, 2024 · A video tribute to General Antonio Luna, a hero of the Philippine Revolution against Spain and the United States. Learn about his achievements, challenges, and legacy in this short film by Story on Image.
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