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Martín Delgado

1858–1918 · 19th century · Also known as Martín Teófilo Delgado

Martín Delgado was a Filipino general from Iloilo who led the revolution against Spain on Panay in 1898. His forces besieged Iloilo City until the Spanish garrison surrendered on 25 December 1898, and he led revolutionary forces on Panay against the Americans in the Philippine–American War. After surrendering in 1901 he became the first civil governor of Iloilo province under American rule.

Martín Delgado
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