Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang historical marker
PHC historical marker for Gabriela Silang in Vigan
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National Historical Commission of the Philippines historical marker
National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Born in Barrio Canniogan, Santa, Ilocos Sur ca. 1723. Adopted by Fr. Tomas Millan, she grew up in Vigan. In 1757, she married Diego Silang, a widower, and assumed leadership of the Ilocos Revolt after his assassination. She was captured later by Spanish authorities and executed on September 20, 1763. She was the first woman to lead a revolt in the Philippines.