Answer to Question #236906 in History for Lynlyn

Question

Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?How did he end up as the leader of the revolution?

Answer 1

Emilio Aguinaldo was a Filipino leader and politician who fought for his country's independence first against Spain and later against America. He was a member of Katipunan which was a revolutionary society that fought against Spain and won. In 1896, Emilio was the mayor of Cavite Viejo and it is during this time that he became the leader of the revolution that fought against Spain.