Andrés Novales
Andrés Novales | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of the Philippine Islands | |
| In office June 1, 1823 – June 2, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrés López de Novales y Castro c. 1795 Intramuros, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Viceroyalty of New Spain |
| Died | 2 June 1823 (aged 27–28) Palacio del Gobernador, Intramuros, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Kingdom of Spain |
| Spouse | Laureana San Lucas |
| Profession | Military soldier |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Spanish Army |
| Years of service | 1814-1823 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Light Infantry Battalion (Manila) |
Andrés Novales (c. 1795 – 2 June 1823) was a Filipino captain in the Spanish Army in the Philippines, and the self-proclaimed Emperor of the Philippines.
His unease about the treatment of Creole soldiers led him to start a revolt in 1823 that inspired even people like José Rizal. He successfully captured Intramuros and was proclaimed Emperor of the Philippines by his followers. However, he was defeated within the day by Spanish reinforcements from Pampanga.