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Gabriela Silang, born María Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang in 1731 in the
Philippines, was a courageous revolutionary leader during the Spanish
colonial period. Widowed after the assassination of her husband, Diego
Silang, Gabriela took up the mantle of leadership and played a pivotal
role in the fight for Philippine independence. Organizing her own army,
she resisted both Spanish and British colonizers during the British
Gabriela Silang
occupation of the Philippines in the 18th century. Known for her bravery
and commitment to the cause, Gabriela Silang's legacy endures as a
born in 1731 symbol of courage and resilience in the Filipino struggle for freedom.
She was tragically betrayed, captured, and executed on 1763, but her
age: 32 y/o contributions have left an indelible mark in Philippine history.
died: 1763
spouse: Diego Silang
Specific famous lines attributed to Gabriela Silang are not as extensively documented as
those of some other historical figures.