Gomburza

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    Gomburza, alternatively stylized as GOMBURZA or GomBurZa. refers to three Filipino Catholic priests, Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, who were executed by a garrote on February 17, 1872, in Bagumbayan, Philippines by Spanish colonial authorities on charges of subversion arising from the 1872 Cavite mutiny. The name is a portmanteau of the priests' surnames.

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    About Gomburza

    Gomburza, a portmanteau of the surnames of three Filipino Catholic priests, were executed in 1872 for alleged subversion. They are remembered for their contributions to the Filipino nationalist movement.

    Gomburza's Area of Expertise

    Historical events, Philippine history, Catholicism, Nationalist movements, Execution by garrote, 1872 Cavite mutiny

    A random fact that I love is...

    I love the fact that despite our tragic end, our legacy continues to inspire Filipinos in their pursuit of freedom and justice.

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