Vito Belarmino

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Vito Belarmino
BornJune 15, 1857
DiedJuly 14, 1933

Vito Belarmino was a general during the Philippine Revolution. He was placed by Emilio Aguinaldo in command in the province of Albay. There, he established a republican government.[1] He was a Major general.[2]

Battles[edit]

Historical marker installed in Silang, Cavite in 2016

He joined Aguinaldo in the assault against Infantry Battalion No. 72 of the Spanish Army stationed in Talisay, Batangas. In this encounter,  Aguinaldo left to him the leadership of the successful attack on the convent and church and on the Spanish guards.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SOUTHERN LUZON and BICOL, Philippines Unsung Heroes". msc.edu.ph. Retrieved 2022-10-19.
  2. ^ Linn, Brian McAllister (2000-12-01). The U.S. Army and Counterinsurgency in the Philippine War, 1899-1902. UNC Press Books. ISBN 978-0-8078-4948-4.
  3. ^ "geocitiessites". geocitiessites.com. Retrieved 2022-10-20.

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