Apolinario Mabini

ModernPoliticianPhilippines1864 — 1903

Sublime Paralytic, brain of the Philippine revolution.

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Quick Facts

Born

1864

Died

1903

Country

Philippines

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)18

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)31

Total Score53.6

Apolinario Mabini — Complete Timeline

1898 AD

Authored the Constitutional Program of the Philippine RepublicPolitical Action◆ Major

Mabini wrote the 'Constitutional Program of the Philippine Republic' in 1898, outlining the principles of the revolutionary government. His writings influenced the Malolos Constitution and the establishment of the First Philippine Republic.

Philippine HistoryConstitutionRevolution

Impact: nationalconstructive

1899 AD

Appointed as Prime Minister of the First Philippine RepublicPolitical Action◆ Major

Apolinario Mabini was appointed as the first Prime Minister of the First Philippine Republic on January 2, 1899, by President Emilio Aguinaldo. He served as the de facto head of government during the Philippine-American War.

Philippine HistoryFirst RepublicGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive

1901 AD

Captured by American Forces and ExiledPolitical Action◆ Major

Mabini was captured by American forces on December 10, 1901, and exiled to Guam. He refused to swear allegiance to the United States, remaining a symbol of resistance. He was allowed to return to the Philippines in 1903.

Philippine HistoryExileResistance

Impact: nationaltragic

1903 AD

Died of Cholera Shortly After ReturnOther◆ Major

Apolinario Mabini died of cholera on May 13, 1903, shortly after returning from exile in Guam. His death at age 38 cut short his political career, but he is remembered as the 'Sublime Paralytic' and a key intellectual of the Philippine Revolution.

Philippine HistoryDeathRevolutionary

Impact: nationaltragic