CAVITE

Mutiny
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The main idea of the provided text is to illustrate the complexity of historical
interpretation, particularly regarding the Cavite Mutiny in Philippine history. It
highlights the diverse perspectives and interpretations of the event,
showcasing how different authors present varying accounts based on their
backgrounds, biases, and access to primary sources.
Father Robert Reyes - Through his organization GomBurZa, portrays the three priests
involved in the Cavite Mutiny as advocates for justice and reform against Spanish
colonial dominance.
Jose Montero y Vidal - His account is strongly hostile towards Filipino reformist
aspirations.
Edmond Plauchut - A Frenchman residing in Manila, offers a version of events more
sympathetic to the Filipino perspective.
Isabelo de los Reyes - Presents a version that is critical of friar influence in the
Philippines.
Father Agapito Echegoyen and Father Antonio Piernavieja - Confess to and condemn
various crimes and abuses allegedly committed by the friars.
Pedro Paterno - A Filipino historian, offers a narrative that portrays the revolts of the
nineteenth century, including the Cavite Mutiny.
Jose M. Basa - Portrays the Spanish abuses in the Philippines.
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AUTHOR: FATHER ROBERT REYES
Born on May 14, 1960
From Malabon
He is the eldest in the family of four.
He studied AB Philosophy in Ateneo de Manila University.
He ordained into priesthood in 1982.
He was popularly known as the “Running Priest” (title was born in 1996 when he started running publicly.
He runs to raise awareness of causes close to his heart, like preserving the environment, denouncing official corruption and graft,
abolishing the death penalty, and cancelling the debt of developing nations like the Philippines.
Heads the Gomburza today which is a cause oriented organization of priests, nuns, brothers and lady who are committed to the struggle
for justice, which they believe is an essential part of witnessing to the gospel.

AUTHOR: JOSE MONTERO Y VIDAL

Born on January 28, 1851 in Cádiz, Spain.

Died on Feb 27, 1936 in Paris, France.
Real Contributor to the ‘real academia de la historia’.
He was a Spanish writer, historian, geographer, and politician.
He wrote a book called “Historia General de filipinas,”.
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AUTHOR: EDMOND PLAUCHUT

Born on January 7, 1824 in France.

Died in January 30, 1909 at the age of 85 years old.
He was a French author, journalist, writer, and a traveler.
He complimented Tavera’s account and analyzed the motivation of the 1872 Cavite
Mutiny.

AUTHOR: ISABELO DE LOS REYES

Born on July 7, 1864 in Vigan City.
Died on October 10, 1938 at 74 years old in Manila.
His parents are Elias de los Reyes (his father) and Leona Florentino (his mother).
He studied at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
He was the Vice Mayor of Manila back in 1930 to 1931, and he also became Senator of the Philippines
back in 1922 to 1928.
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AUTHOR: FATHER AGAPITO ECHEGOYEN AND FATHER ANTONIO PIERNAVIEJA
Known to have been tortured by the rebel leader Mariano Alvarez.
They were both prisoners.
Father Antonio Piernavieja is an Augustinian.
Father Antonio Piernavieja was the friar that Dr. Jose Rizal took his character inspiration for
Padre Salvia.

AUTHOR: PEDRO PATERNO

Pedro Alejandro Paterno y de Vera Ignacio
Born on February 27, 1857 in Manila.
Died in 1911 at the age of 54 years in Manila.
Hisparents are Don Máximo Paterno and Doña Carmen de Vera Ignacio.
He studied at Universidad Complutense de Madrid(1880), University of Salamanca, Ateneo de Manila University.
Prime Minister of the Philippines in 1899.
He was also a poet and a novelist.
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AUTHOR:JOSE M. BASA

Born on December 19, 1839 in Calle San Jacinto in Binondo, Manila.

Died in Hong Kong on July 10, 1907 at the age of 67.
His parents are Matias Basa and Joaquina San Augustin.
He was known as “The Smuggler of the Filipino Revolution”.
A pillar of the Propaganda Movement.
He was a successful merchant who donated money for the
smuggling of Dr. Jose Rizal’s novels to the Philippines.
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Father Robert Reyes Edmond Plauchut
He was born on May 14, 1960,
therefore he was not present
Jose Montero y Vidal A French writer
during the Cavite Mutiny event
The account is a reliable source He published the Revue
He is a contemporary Filipino Jose Montero y Vidal des Dem Mondes
Roman Catholic priest may be present at the He complemented
His most notable initiatives focus event, but he is not a
on advocating for environmental Tavera's account and
reliable source.
protection analyzed motivation of
He is a vocal critic of the A Spanish Official in
the 1872 Cavity Munity
government policies and social Manila
injustices He is against to the
Filipino reformist
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Isabelo de los Reyes Father Agapito Echegoyen and Father Antonio
Piernavieja
He was not at the Cavite Mutiny event.
He edited the work of Antonio Regidor, who was Both of whom were taken prisoners by the
there and involved during the Cavite Mutiny event revolutionary forces in Cavite in 1896
Both accounts agree in attributing the execution of
Antonio Regidor may be at the Cavite Mutiny
the three priests to friar intrigues
event, but he did not witness the trials and
The account of Echegoyen does not name the
executions of the GomBurZa
supposed impersonator of Burgos, but declares him
The work of Antonio Regidor may be perceived as to have been a Franciscan
one-sided The account of Piernavieja, on the other hand,
Antonio Regidor's work is uncertain in terms of attributes the deed to a Father Claudio del Arcos
accuracy and reliability whom he does not further identify
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Pedro Paterno Jose M. Basa

He was also a poet and a novelist Jose M. Basa's pamphlet is a reliable

He published many works purporting to source
be historical, but the great majority of He is a participant or victim in the
them dealt rather with the pre-Hispanic Cavite revolt
period of Philippine history He promotes anti-friar propaganda
He published a two-part Synopsis de la
Historia de Filipinas
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FATHER ROBERT REYES JOSE MONTERO Y VIDAL

Fr. Robert Reyes, widely recognized as the José Montero y Vidal was a Spanish historian
"Running Priest," is a prominent advocate for and academic known for his extensive research
justice and social reform in the Philippines. on Philippine history during the Spanish colonial
period.
Fr. Reyes, drawing inspiration from the past,
His meticulous documentation of historical
uses his platform to shed light on
events contributes to a deeper understanding of
contemporary societal injustices and the complexities of colonial encounters in the
advocate for meaningful reforms. Philippines.
Fr. Reyes sees his work as a continuation of Montero y Vidal's writings shed light on
the struggle against oppression and significant events such as the Cavite Mutiny of
inequality. 1872.
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EDMOND PLAUCHUT ISABELO DE LOS REYES
Edmond Plauchut was a French journalist Isabelo de los Reyes was a prominent Filipino
and writer who played a significant role in writer, labor leader, and social reformer
shaping public opinion and discourse during during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
the late 19th century. De los Reyes was known for his prolific
His writings often reflected the Eurocentric writings on social issues, including labor
biases prevalent in the colonial era but also exploitation, agrarian reform, and colonial
offered nuanced observations on the oppression.
complexities of colonial dynamics. His perspectives on events such as the Cavite
Edmond Plauchut's writings offer a Mutiny of 1872 provide valuable insights into
perspective from outside the Philippines on the underlying grievances and aspirations of
events such as the Cavite Mutiny Filipino society under colonial rule.
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FATHER AGAPITO ECHEGOYEN FATHER ANTONIO PIERNAVIEJA

Father Agapito Echegoyen was a Father Antonio Piernavieja was a

Spanish priest who served in the Spanish priest who played a
Philippines during the 19th century. controversial role in the context of the
The mutiny was one of the factors Cavite Mutiny.
that contributed to the start of the He was targeted due to his advocacy for
Philippine Revolution against Spanish Filipino clergy and his criticism of
Spanish abuse in the Philippines.
colonial rule.
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PEDRO PATERNO JOSE M. BASA

Pedro Paterno was a Filipino politician, Jose M. Basa was a prominent figure
writer, and revolutionary who had during the time of the Cavite Mutiny.
connections to the Cavite Mutiny. As he written on the pamphlet the
His involvement in the broader abuses and misrule of the spaniards
movement for Filipino rights and in the Philippines. This pamphlet was
independence would later become more addressed to the American Consul
prominent during the Philippine General in HongKong in January 29,
Revolution. 1897.
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PRIOR KNOWLEDGE NEWLY ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

The Cavite Mutiny took place in the The mutiny took place specifically on
Philippines in 1872. January 20, 1872.
Filipino soldiers who were fed up with The troops that launched the rebellion
Spanish colonial control spearheaded the were mostly Filipinos, referred to as
rebellion. "criollos" or "mestizos."
The Cavite Mutiny is seen as a pivotal A pivotal point in the history of the
moment in Philippine history and a Philippines' fight for independence and a
representation of the people's struggle symbol of the people's resistance
against oppression by foreign powers. against colonial rule is the mutiny.
 Conclusion
The diverse accounts and perspectives on the Cavite Mutiny highlight the challenges of
historical interpretation. By examining the biases, agendas, and limitations of different
sources, future generations can learn to critically analyze historical narratives and avoid
simplistic or one-sided understandings of the past.
The Cavite Mutiny was closely tied to the reformist efforts of the GomBurZa priests and
their allies, who sought to address the injustices and abuses of the Spanish colonial system.
The analysis of first-hand accounts, such as those by Montero y Vidal, Plauchut, and Regidor,
demonstrates the value of primary sources in historical research.
The analysis of the various accounts highlights the importance of seeking a more nuanced
and balanced understanding of historical events, rather than accepting simplistic or partisan
narratives.
This can encourage future generations to approach history with an open and critical mindset,
and to strive for a more comprehensive and accurate representation of the past.
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