Gregoria Montoya

Gregoria Montoya y Patricio (1863–1896) was a Filipina revolutionary who fought during the Philippine Revolution.[1] To avenge her husband, also a revolutionary who died during the Revolution, Montoya led a 30-member unit of the Katipunan with "a bolo on one hand and the Katipunan flag in the other" at the Battle of Binakayan-Dalahican. She was killed during the battle, but her leadership led to a vindicated Filipino victory.[2][3]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Montoya and the second or maternal family name is Patricio.
Gregoria Montoya
Born(1863-11-28)November 28, 1863
Kawit, Cavite, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedNovember 10, 1896(1896-11-10) (aged 32)
Dalahican, Cavite, Captaincy General of the Philippines
AllegianceKatipunan
Years of service1896
Battles/warsPhilippine Revolution

References
  1. Hilario Soriano, Rafaelita (1995). Women in the Philippine Revolution. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  2. "Notes: The Philippine Revolution". The Philippine History Site. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  3. "6 Badass Filipina Warriors You've Never Heard Of". FilipiKnow. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2019.


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