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What happened in 1872 Cavite Mutiny?

On January 20, 1872, military troops at Fort


San Felipe (the Spanish Arsenal in Cavite,
Philippines) revolted.

Approximately 200 soldiers and laborers rose


up with the hope of sparking a nationwide
revolt in leadership of Sgt. La Madrid.

Three Filipino clergymen were charged with


treason and sedition.

The three priest were killed by garrote in


public on February 17, 1872, as a warning to
Filipinos never to oppose the Spaniards again.

Two Versions of Cavite • Spanish Version


Mutiny • Filipino Version

• Fr. Mariano Gomez


Three Priests involved
in Cavite Mutiny • Fr. Jose Burgos
• Fr. Jacinto Zamora

Two Major • The awakening of nationalism


Events among the Filipinos
Happened in
1872 Cavite • The martyrdom of the three
Mutiny priests

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