Artemio Ricarte
Artemio Ricarte | |
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Ricarte in c. 1898 | |
| Commanding General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army | |
| In office 22 March 1897 – 22 January 1899 | |
| President | Emilio Aguinaldo |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Luna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1866 Batac, Ilocos Norte, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire |
| Died | July 31, 1945 (aged 78) Hungduan, Ifugao, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Cause of death | Dysentery |
| Nickname(s) | The Father of the Philippine Army Vibora (Viper) Father of the Overseas Filipino Workers |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | First Philippine Republic (1899–1900) Revolutionary Government (1898–1899) Dictatorial Government (1898) Republic of Biak-na-Bato (1897) Tejeros Government (1897) Katipunan (Magdiwang) (1896–1897) |
| Branch/service | Philippine Revolutionary Army |
| Years of service | 1896–1900 |
| Rank | Captain General |
| Battles/wars | Philippine Revolution |
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Artemio Ricarte y García (October 20, 1866 – July 31, 1945) was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. He is regarded as the Father of the Philippine Army, and the first Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (March 22, 1897- January 22, 1899) though the present Philippine Army descended from the American-allied forces that defeated the Philippine Revolutionary Army led by General Ricarte. Ricarte is notable for never having taken an oath of allegiance to the United States government that occupied the Philippines from 1898 to 1946.