The Cavite Mutiny of 1872

Mutiny

Rebellion against authority, derived from the old verb 'mutine' meaning 'revolt.'

Father Mariano Gomez

Chinese-Filipino priest, Archbishop's Vicar in Cavite, known for his nationalistic views and calm acceptance of the death penalty.

Cavite Mutiny

Uprising of military personnel in the Spanish arsenal in Cavite, Philippines on January 20, 1872, aiming for a national uprising.

Gomburza

Collective name for the three martyred priests Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, implicated in the Cavite Mutiny.

Father Jose Burgos

Spanish descent parish priest of Manila Cathedral, advocated for Filipinization of the clergy and was close to Governor General de la Torre.

Father Jacinto Zamora

Spanish parish priest of Marikina, known for his resistance to authoritative behavior from Spaniards and unfriendliness towards them.

Jose Montero y Vidal

Spanish historian whose account of the Cavite Mutiny focused on an attempt to overthrow the Spanish government in the Philippines.

Governor Rafael Izquierdo

Implicated native clergy in the Cavite Mutiny, highlighting the attempt to install new leaders and overthrow the Spanish government.

Hari

Term used in the official report of Governor Izquierdo to describe a potential leader of the government, either Father Burgos or Father Zamora.

Revolution in Cavite

Alleged premeditated conspiracy involving educated leaders, mestizos, lawyers, and residents of Manila and Cavite aiming to abolish privileges and overthrow Spanish authorities.

District of Sampaloc

Location where the feast of the Virgin Loreto was celebrated on January 20, 1872, mistaken by the Caviteños as a signal to commence the attack.

Sergeant Lamadrid

Led 200 men in attacking Spanish officers during the Cavite Mutiny, seizing the arsenal before the revolt was quelled by Spanish forces.