Spanish Times In The Philippines
He led the revolt of the Ilocanos in opposition to the tribute and abuses of the Spanish officials. Born in Aringay, La Union, on December 16, 1730. The revolt started in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He was killed by Miguel Vicos, a Spanish mestizo who bore grievances against Diego Silang. On December 1762 Diego Silang expelled the Spanish from the coastal city of Vigan and set up an independent government. During the British-Spanish War, which resulted the occupation of Manila by the British, Diego Silang of Ilocos Sur practically succeeded in establishing an independent government in Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, and Cagayan in 1762 - 1763. When Diego Silang was slain, his wife Gabriela Silang
persuaded the natives to join him. He proclaimed an independent Bohol in the the return trip the galleons would be carrying silver coins or silver bullion that included, during this period, most of the southern United States from California the indio killed his brother instead. When Francisco brought his brother's body steadfastly refused to give up their independence until 1829. Twenty Spanish
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