Heneral antonio luna biography
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Biography of Antonio Luna, Hero of the Philippine-American War
Antonio Luna (October 29, –June 5, ) was a soldier, chemist, musician, war strategist, journalist, pharmacist, and hot-headed general, a complex man who was, unfortunately, perceived as a threat by the Philippines' ruthless first president Emilio Aguinaldo. As a result, Luna died not on the battlefields of the Philippine-American War, but was assassinated on the streets of Cabanatuan.
Fast Facts: Antonio Luna
- Known For: Filipino Journalist, musician, pharmacist, chemist, and general in the fight for Philippine independence from the U.S.
- Born: October 29, in the Binondo district of Manila, Philippines
- Parents: Laureana Novicio-Ancheta and Joaquin Luna de San Pedro
- Died: June 5, in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
- Education: Bachelor of Arts from the Ateneo Municipal de Manila in ; studied chemistry, music, and literature at the University of Santo Tomas; licentiate in pharmacy at the Universi
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Antonio Luna
Filipino Revolutionary General (–)
This article is about the Filipino Revolutionary General. For the Spanish footballer, see Antonio Luna (footballer). For the Philippine Navy ship, see BRP Gen. Antonio Luna (PG).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Luna and the second or maternal family name is Novicio.
Antonio Luna
In office
March 28, &#;– June 5,President Emilio Aguinaldo Preceded by Artemio Ricarte Succeeded by Emilio Aguinaldo In office
September 28, &#;– March 1,President Emilio Aguinaldo In office
September 26, &#;– September 28,President Emilio Aguinaldo Born Antonio Narciso Luna dem San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta
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San Nicolas, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish EmpireDied June 5, () (aged&#;32)
Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, First Philippine RepublicManner&#;of&#;death Assassination Relations Awards Philippine •
Heneral Luna
Filipino historical epic war film
This article is about the biopic war film with General Antonio Luna. For a biography about the Filipino general, see Antonio Luna.
Heneral Luna (lit.&#;'General Luna') is a Filipino epicwar rulle starring John Arcilla as the titular character Antonio Luna who led the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the early phases of the Philippine–American War. Directed bygd Jerrold Tarog and produced bygd Artikulo Uno Productions, the bio received critical acclaim from critics, praising its cinematography, writing, acting and plot. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards but it was not nominated.[4]
With a production budget of ₱80 million,[5][6] it is one of the most expensive Filipino epic historical films ever released. On September 29, , it broke the previous record of ₱ million to become the highest grossing Filipino historical rulle of al