Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro (1863-1897) was undoubtedly one of the heroes of the Filipino insurrection against Spain, a radical leader who knew how to mobilize the masses in favor of the struggle for Philippine independence. Born into a humble family, the son of...
1898 Miniatures is pleased to present our vignette of Vara de Rey at the battle of El Caney, inspired by the statue of the general in Ibiza. The set consists of two miniatures and a base, and is already in preorder in our online store. We also put at your disposal a...
Gregoiro del Pilar y Sempio (November 14th, 1875- December 2nd, 1899) was one of the youngest generals in the Philippine Revolutionary Forces during the War against Spain and the Philippine-American War, that’s why he was known as the “Boy General”. He died at...
In the Mausoleum of the heroes of Cuba and the Philippines of the cemetery of the Almudena of Madrid, between figures like Eloy Gonzalo, hero of Cascorro, or Vara del Rey, hero of El Caney, rest the remains of a Franciscan friar from Madridejos who united his destiny...
“I’m a foundling, I leave behind no one to cry me” With this solemn sentence a volunteer took a step forward on September 26th, 1896 to carry out a desperate mission, a feat that would remain on the collective imagination of the Spaniards. His name:...
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