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Gregorio Hilario del Pilar y Sempio (Spanish: [ɡɾeˈɣo.ɾjo ðel piˈlaɾ]; Tagalog: [gɾeˈgo.ɾjo del pɪˈlaɾ]; November 14, 1875 – December 2, 1899) was a Filipino general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War.
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- The Badass General Had a Badass Childhood. Born on November 14, 1875 to Bulakeño parents Felipa Sempio and Fernando del Pilar, Goyo was fortunate enough to learn combat skills at such an early age.
- Gregorio del Pilar as a Secret Messenger. From being a meat pie vendor, the poor boy from Bulacan became a bonafide student of Ateneo de Manila with the help of his principalia relatives.
- Gregorio del Pilar was NOT the Youngest General in Aguinaldo’s Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gregorio del Pilar was not the youngest general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army.
- The “Aguila” meets “Matanglawin.” On March 15, 1896, Goyo received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Ateneo de Manila. We can only wonder what would have happened had the 21-year-old Bulakeño pursued his post-grad plan of enrolling at the School of Arts and Trades to be a maestro de obras (foreman).
May 5, 2018 · Gregorio Del Pilar saw his first military action in December 1896 as part of the unit of the enigmatic Eusebio Roque or Maestro Sebio in Kakarong de Sili in Pandi, Bulacan. Through a show of bravery and courage during skirmishes with the Spanish army, Del Pilar was promoted to Lieutenant.
About the author: Gregorio Hilario del Pilar y Sempio (November 14, 1875 — December 2, 1899). Brigadier General, Philippine Army. He was a nephew of the Propagandist, Marcelo H. del Pilar.
- Early Life and Education
- Military Career
- Death
Born on November 14, 1875 to Fernando H. del Pilar and Felipa Sempio of Bulacan, Bulacan, the fifth among six siblings. He was the nephew of propagandist Marcelo H. del Pilar and Toribio H. del Pilar, who was exiled in Guamfor his involvement in the 1872 Cavite Mutiny. "Goyong", as he was casually known, studied at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, w...
On December 28, 1896, he participated in an attack in Kakarong de Sili—Pandi, Bulacan on a town inimical to the Katipunan. On January 1, 1897, he was among the defenders when a Spanish counterattack retook the town, receiving a slight wound when a bullet grazed his forehead. His courage and bravery in that action won him recognition and a promotion...
On December 2, 1899, del Pilar led 60 Filipino soldiers of Aguinaldo's rear guard in the Battle of Tirad Passagainst the "Texas Regiment", the 33rd Infantry Regiment of the United States led by Peyton C. March. A delaying action to cover Aguinaldo's retreat, the five-hour standoff resulted in Del Pilar's death from a shot to the neck, either at the...
- November 14, 1875
Gregorio Hilario del Pilar y Sempio ( Spanish: [ ɡɾeˈɣo.ɾjo ðel piˈlaɾ]; Tagalog: [ gɾeˈgo.ɾjo del pɪˈlaɾ]; November 14, 1875 – December 2, 1899) was a Filipino general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War.
Nov 22, 2009 · After the Katipunan was founded by Andres Bonifacio in 1896, del Pilar trained as a fighter on the month of December. He engaged in a battle and was injured on his forehead which led to his promotion to lieutenant. He led Katipuneros repulse Spanish troops in Bulacan and areas of Central Luzon where he became popular.
