Andres Bonifacio

(1863-1897)

Andres Bonifacio was born in Tondo, Manila, on November 30, 1893 wherein he grew up in the shanty area. He founded the secret society known as “Katipunan” on the 7th of July, 1892. Andres Bonifacio also became the president of the Tagalog Republic from 24th August, 1896 to 10th May, 1897. In 1892 Andres Bonifacio married Gregoria de Jesus. On May 10, 1897 he was killed near the Mount Buntis, in Maragondon Cavite.