Melchora Aquino was born on January 6, 1812, in Caloocan, Philippines.
Melchora Aquino, known as the 'Mother of the Revolution,' was born on January 6, 1812, in Caloocan, then part of Manila, Philippines. Growing up in a humble farming family, her early life was marked by hard work and self-education. She taught herself to read and write, skills that would later aid her in her clandestine support for the revolutionary cause. Aquino's birth is significant as it marks the beginning of a life that would heavily influence the Philippines' fight for independence from Spanish rule.
Her upbringing in a community that suffered under colonial oppression shaped her resolve and compassion, leading her to become a maternal symbol for Filipino fighters seeking freedom.
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