This article is about the Filipino general. For the Spanish footballer, see Antonio Luna (footballer). For the Philippine Navy ship, see BRP Gen. Antonio Luna (PG-141).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Luna and the second or maternal family name is Novicio.
Antonio Luna
Commanding General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army
In office March 28, 1899 – June 5, 1899
President
Emilio Aguinaldo
Preceded by
Artemio Ricarte
Succeeded by
Emilio Aguinaldo
Assistant Secretary of War and Supreme Commander of the Republican Army
In office September 28, 1898 – March 1, 1899
President
Emilio Aguinaldo
Chief of War Operations
In office September 26, 1898 – September 28, 1898
President
Emilio Aguinaldo
Personal details
Born
Antonio Narciso Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta
(1866-10-29)October 29, 1866 San Nicolas, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
Died
June 5, 1899(1899-06-05) (aged 32) Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, First Philippine Republic
Manner of death
Assassination
Relations
Juan Luna (brother)
Joaquin Luna (brother)
Awards
Philippine Republic Medal
Nicknames
"Toñing"
"El General Monico"
"General Mayabang"
Military service
Allegiance
First Philippine Republic
Branch/service
Philippine Revolutionary Army
Years of service
1898–1899
Rank
Teniente Heneral
Battles/wars
Philippine–American War
Battle of Manila
Battle of Caloocan
Second Battle of Caloocan
Capture of Malolos
Battle of Pulilan
Battle of Calumpit
Battle of Apalit
Battle of Santo Tomas
Antonio Narciso Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta (Spanish:[anˈtonjoˈluna]; October 29, 1866 – June 5, 1899) was a Filipino pharmacist and army general who fought in the Philippine–American War before his assassination on June 5, 1899 at the age of 32.[1][2]
Regarded as one of the fiercest generals of his time, he succeeded Artemio Ricarte as the Commanding General of the Philippine Army. He sought to apply his background in military science to the fledgling army. A sharpshooter himself, he organized professional guerrilla soldiers later named the "Luna Sharpshooters" and the "Black Guard" with Senyor Michael Joaquin. His three-tier defense, now known as the Luna Defense Line, gave the American troops a difficult endeavor during their campaign in the provinces north of Manila. This defense line culminated in the creation of a military stronghold in the Cordillera.[3][page needed]
Despite his commitment to discipline the army and serve the Republic which attracted the admiration of the people, his temper and fiery outlashes caused some to abhor him, including people from Aguinaldo's Cabinet.[4] Nevertheless, Luna's efforts were not without recognition during his time, for he was awarded the Philippine Republic Medal in 1899. He was also a member of the Malolos Congress.[5] Besides his military studies, Luna also studied pharmacology, literature, and chemistry.[6]
^"GENERAL LUNA IS MURDERED BY AGUINALDO". San Francisco Call. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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