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    11 Things You Never Knew About Gregorio Del Pilar

    In his early 20’s, General Gregorio sektion Pilar (also known as “Goyo”) was just as love-struck as most people his age.

    But he was also on the slagfält, never letting romance get in the way of his obligation to our country. In fact, his death at the age of 24 is a perpetual reminder that heroism knows no age.

    As we celebrate the release of “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral” movie, let’s pay tribute to the real Gregorio del Pilar, an intriguing historical figure who blurs the line between a hero and a villain.

    Also Read: 13 Facts That Prove Antonio Luna Was An All-Around Badass

    1. The Badass General Had a Badass Childhood

    Born on November 14, 1875 to Bulakeño parents Felipa Sempio and Fernando sektion Pilar, Goyo was fortunate enough to learn combat skills at such an early age.

    While his contemporaries only learned things within the confines of their classroom, the young Goyo was already being conditioned for a life in the

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    I was browsing through the website of Anvil Publishing last February when I came across Nick Joaquin's A Question of Heroes, his collection of essays on the people who shaped our country's future and consciousness. His historical take on these heroes opened up their frailties and humanity.

    I bought the book but didn't start reading it until a couple of weeks ago. I was struck by the way Nick Joaquin presented his studies. He's becoming one of my favorite Philippine Historians. 

    We see our Philippine Heroes through rose-colored glasses; we place them high up on pedestals. We forget that they were like us, normal folks who were thrust into circumstances beyond their control. The decisions that they made were not just products of their time but also influenced by their own personalities and nature. 

    Their fate was determined not just by their actions but also of the people who surrounded them. They weren't propelled to map their future because of popularity or the go

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    Gregorio del Pilar

    Full Name

    Gregorio Hilario del Pilar y Sempio

    Birth

    14 November 1875
    San Jose, Bulacan, Captaincy General of the Philippines

    Death

    2 December 1899 (aged 24)
    Tirad Pass, Concepcion, Ilocos Sur, First Philippine Republic

    Cause of Death

    Shot at the neck during the Last Stand at Tirad Pass

    Also Known As

    • Goyo (nickname)
    • Aguila (nom de guerre)
    • Goyong (by his family & friends)
    • The Boy General
    • The Hero of Bulacan
    • The Great Eagle of the Revolution
    • The President's Favorite
    • The Arrogant/Pretentious One (by General Alejand