Santiago Álvarez (general)
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Santiago Virata Álvarez (Spanish: [sanˈtjaɣo ˈalβaɾes]; born Santiago Álvarez y Virata; July 25, 1872 – October 30, 1930) was a revolutionary general and a founder and honorary president of the first directorate of the short-lived earlier Partido Nacionalista which existed from 1901 to 1907. Also known as Kidlat ng Apoy (En: Lightning of Fire; Fiery Lightning) because of his inflamed bravery and dedication as commander of Cavite's famous battles (particularly that in Dalahican), he was celebrated in present-day Cavite City as the Hero of the Battle of Dalahican.
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Virata and the surname or paternal family name is Álvarez.
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Santiago Virata Álvarez | |
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Birth name | Santiago Álvarez y Virata |
Nickname(s) | Spanish: Fuego / Tagalog: Apoy |
Born | (1872-07-25)July 25, 1872 Imus, Cavite, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | October 30, 1930(1930-10-30) (aged 58) San Pablo, Laguna, Philippine Islands |
Allegiance | First Philippine Republic Republic of Biak-na-Bato Katipunan (Magdiwang) |
Service/ | Philippine Revolutionary Army |
Years of service | 1896-1901 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Battles/wars | Philippine Revolution
Philippine–American War |
Relations | Mariano Álvarez (Father) Pascual Alvarez (Cousin) |
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