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Early life and education. Historical marker and monument of del Pilar's birthplace in Bulakan. Born on November 14, 1875, to Fernando H. del Pilar and Felipa Sempio of Bulacan, Bulacan, the fifth among six siblings. [6]
- The Badass General Had a Badass Childhood. Born on November 14, 1875 to Bulakeño parents Felipa Sempio and Fernando del Pilar, Goyo was fortunate enough to learn combat skills at such an early age.
- Gregorio del Pilar as a Secret Messenger. From being a meat pie vendor, the poor boy from Bulacan became a bonafide student of Ateneo de Manila with the help of his principalia relatives.
- Gregorio del Pilar was NOT the Youngest General in Aguinaldo’s Army. Contrary to popular belief, Gregorio del Pilar was not the youngest general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army.
- The “Aguila” meets “Matanglawin.” On March 15, 1896, Goyo received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Ateneo de Manila. We can only wonder what would have happened had the 21-year-old Bulakeño pursued his post-grad plan of enrolling at the School of Arts and Trades to be a maestro de obras (foreman).
Gregorio del Pilar Sempio was one of the youngest generals in the Philippine revolutionary Forces. He was a general in the Philippine Revolution and Philippine-American war and was nick named boy General due to his youthful age.
Sep 14, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Gregorio del Pilar, the Boy General of the Philippine Revolution, through historical accounts and anecdotes. Discover his bravery, vanity, arrogance, and fate in this long read by Esquire Philippines.
May 5, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Gregorio del Pilar, the Boy General who fought in the Philippine Revolution and died in Tirad Pass. Discover how his fate was shaped by three major events that happened in December: his birth, his promotion, and his death.
It was to be protected by a rear guard under General Gregorio del Pilar, who noticed the advantageous terrain of Tirad Pass ( Pasong Tirad as it was locally called), [6] and hunkered down to defend it while Aguinaldo escaped through the mountains. [2]
Learn about Gregorio del Pilar, a Brigadier General of the Philippine Army and a nephew of Marcelo H. del Pilar. Read his diary entries from 1896 to 1899, sourced from different books and articles.
