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Jasper T. Dela Cruz BSIT201A

The Cavite Mutiny

I. Brief Overview
a. What is the Cavite Mutiny?
So cavite mutiny was an uprising of Filipino military personnel of Fort San
Felipe, the Spanish arsenal in Cavite, Philippine Islands on 20 January 1872.
The harsh reaction of the Spanish authorities, ironically, served to further the
nationalist cause.
b. What are the general events that led to the martyrdom of the gomburza?
On February 17, 1872, he was executed as one of the priests falsely
accused of treason and sedition for allegedly playing an active role in the Cavite
Mutiny. Later, in a military court at Bagumbayan Field, he was sentenced to
death by garrote.
II. People Involved
a. Who was Fernando La Madrid?
Fernando La Madrid was the leader, a mestizo Sergeant. They took over
Fort San Felipe and murdered eleven Spanish officers. The mutineers expected
soldiers in Manila to join them in a coordinated uprising, and the signal was the
firing of rockets from the city walls that night.
b. Who was Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera?
Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera was a Filipino physician, historian, and
politician of Spanish and Portuguese descent who served as Deputy Prime
Minister of the Philippines in 1899.
c. Who was Jose Montero y Vidal?
Jose Montero y Vidal was a Spanish historian. His account, which was
corroborated by the account of Governor-General Rafael Izquidero y Gutierrez,
the governor-general of the Philippine Islands at the time of the Mutiny,
d. Who was Carlos Maria de la Torre y Navacerrada?
He was a Spanish soldier and politician. He served as Governor-General
of the Philippines from 1869 to 1871, and is considered one of the most beloved
Spanish Governors-General assigned to the Philippines
e. Who was Rafael Geronimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutierrez?
He was a Spanish Military Officer, politician, and statesman. He served as
Governor-General of the Philippines from 4 April 1871 to 8 January 1873
f. Who was Fr. Mariano Gomez?
Mariano Gómes de los Ángeles, often known by his birth name Mariano
Gómez de los Ángeles, was a Filipino Catholic priest, who was falsely accused of
mutiny by the Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines in the 19th century.
g. Who was Fr. Jose Burgos?
Jose Apolonio Burgos y García was a Filipino Catholic priest, accused of
mutiny by the Spanish colonial authorities in the Philippines in the 19th century.
He was tried and executed in Manila along with two other clergymen, Mariano
Gomez and Jacinto Zamora, who are collectively known as the Gomburza
h. Who was Fr. Jacinto Zamora?
He was a Filipino Catholic priest, part of the Gomburza, a trio of priests
who were falsely accused of mutiny by the Spanish colonial authorities in the
Philippines in the 19th century
i. Who was Francisco Zaldua?
He was a Colombian, lawyer and politician, elected President of Colombia
in 1882
III. Evidence Submitted
a. What evidence did the Filipino side submit to the Court?
The 12th of June of every year since 1898 is a very important event for all
Filipinos. On this day, the entire Filipino nation as well as Filipino communities
all over the world gathers to celebrate the Philippines’ Independence Day. 1898
came to be a very significant year for all of us— it is as equally important as 1896
—the year when the Philippine Revolution broke out owing to the Filipinos’ desire
to be free from the abuses of the Spanish colonial regime. But we should be
reminded that another year is as historic as the two—1872.
b. What were the pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution (Spanish
friars)?
In order for these missionaries to be self-sufficient, land estates known as
"friar lands" were granted to them, making them landowners and later merchants.
They began to wield power not only economically, but also politically. They ruled
supreme even in government.
c. How did the Governor-General interpret the event?
Governor-General describes Cavity Mutiny as “insurrection”, “uprising” and
a “revolution”. Also insisted to blame the native clergy, scholars, and some
residents as an instigator of Cavite Mutiny.

IV. Aftermath
a. What happened after the event?
Following the mutiny, some Filipino soldiers were disarmed and sent into
exile on the southern island of Mindanao. Those accused of directly supporting
the mutineers were apprehended and executed.
b. How did Rizal use this event in writing his novel?
Dr. Jose Rizal dedicated his work, El Filibusterismo, to the executed
priests. Many scholars believe that the Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was the beginning
of Filipino nationalism which eventually led to the 1896 Philippine Revolution.