Battle of Zapote Bridge (1897) 1897
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 February 1897 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1897 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Philippines | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Philippine Revolution | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 14.4640, 120.9664 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
14°27′50.36″N 120°57′59.00″E
The Battle of Zapote Bridge was fought on February 17, 1897, as part of the Philippine Revolution. Filipino revolutionary forces led by General Emilio Aguinaldo defeated Spanish forces under the command of Governor-General Camilo de Polavieja. In this battle, General Edilberto Evangelista (a Filipino civil engineer, trench builder and member of the Katipunan) was killed.
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