Gregorio Del Pilar
was a prominent figure in the Philippine Revolutionary Army – the official armed forces of the First Philippine Republic – during the Philippine-American War. He was also the nephew of Marcelo H. del Pilar, a noted writer, lawyer, and propagandist.
He may be one of the youngest generals in the army but his daring attacks in several encounters got him promoted in the rank. Because of his youth, del Pilar earned the moniker “Boy General.”
Gregorio Hilario del Pilar
November 14, 1875 – December 2, 1899
was a Filipino general of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War.
As one of the youngest generals in the Revolutionary Army, he was known for the successful assault on the Spanish barracks in the municipality of Paombong, his victory on the first phase Battle of Quingua and his last stand at the Battle of Tirad Pass during the Philippine–American War. Because of his youth, he became known as the "Boy General". in 1899 during the Philippine-American War. But it was also during the war where del Pilar met his tragic fate – his last action in the Battle of Tirad Pass, where he was killed. He was only 24 years old.