Candido Tirona Explained

Candido Tirona
Birth Date:August 29, 1863
Birth Place:Kawit, Cavite, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Death Place:Northern Cavite, Spanish East Indies (now Philippines)
Birth Name:Candido Tirona y Tria
Allegiance: Katipunan (Magdalo)
Battles:Philippine Revolution
Spouse:Macaria Majaba Geronimo
Relations:Daniel Tirona (brother)

Candido Tirona y Tria (August 29, 1863 – November 10, 1896) was a Filipino revolutionary leader who participated and died in the Battle of Binakayan-Dalahican during the Philippine Revolution. He was a secretary of war in Magdalo chapter of the Katipunan and a close friend of Emilio Aguinaldo.

Tirona was born to Don Estanislao Tirona and Juana Mata. His father was a capitan municipal of Cavite Viejo. His brother Daniel Tirona also became a general in the revolution.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Candido Tria Tirona died in Binakayan battle November 10, 1896. 7 November 2012. The Kahimyang Project. 9 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Who Is General Candido Tirona?. Bluedreamer27.com. 9 February 2022.