Florentino Peñaranda
Florentino Peñaranda | |
|---|---|
Peñaranda, c. 1908 | |
| Member of the Philippine Assembly from Leyte's 3rd district | |
| In office 1907–1909 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Abdon Marchadesch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 18, 1876 Barugo, Leyte, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | September 3, 1938 (aged 61) Barugo, Leyte, Philippine Commonwealth |
| Political party | Nacionalista |
| Spouse | Francisca Panis Villasin |
| Children | 9 |
| Profession | Educator, Legislator |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Philippine Revolutionary |
| Years of service | 1899 - June 19, 1902 |
| Rank |
The last officer of Aguinaldo's Revolutionary army to surrender to American officers. |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War |
Florentino Peñaranda (June 18, 1876 – September 3, 1938) was a Filipino educator, legislator and politician in the province of Leyte. He was also an officer of the revolutionary forces in Samar and Leyte who fought for Philippine independence against the Americans. During peacetime, Peñaranda ran for elections and won a seat representing the 3rd district of Leyte in the First Philippine Assembly from 1907 to 1909.