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{{family name hatnote|Augustín|Dávila|lang=Spanish}}
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{{Infobox President
{{Infobox President
|name = Basilio Augustin y Dávila
|name = Basilio Augustín
|honorific-prefix = [[The Most Excellent]]
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|image = Basilio Augustín by Fernandez of Madrid, c1880s.jpg
|honorific-suffix =
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|image = Basilio Augustín y Dávila.jpg
|term_start = April 11
|term_start = April 11
|term_end = July 24, 1898
|term_end = July 24, 1898
|predecessor = [[Fernándo Primo de Rivera]]
|predecessor = [[Fernando Primo de Rivera]]
|successor = [[Fermín Jáudenes]]
|successor = [[Fermín Jáudenes]]
|order = 113th [[Governor-General of the Philippines]]
|order = 113th [[Governor-General of the Philippines]]
|birth_date = 1840
|birth_date = {{birth date|1840|02|12}}
|birth_place =
|birth_place = [[Cádiz]], [[Province of Cádiz]]
|death_date = 1910
|death_date = {{death date and age|1910|08|07|1840|02|12}}
|death_place =
|death_place = [[Vitoria-Gasteiz]], [[Álava]]
|}}
|}}
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'''Basilio Augustín y Dávila'''<ref name=Karnow>{{cite-Karnow|Basilio Augustín}}</ref> (February 12, 1840– August 7, 1910) was briefly a [[Spanish people|Spanish]] [[Governor-General of the Philippines]], from April 11 to July 24, 1898.


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'''Basilio Augustín y Dávila''' (February 12, 1840 – August 7, 1910) was a Spanish colonial administrator who served as [[Governor-General of the Philippines]] from April 11 to July 24, 1898.<ref name=Karnow>{{cite-Karnow|Basilio Augustín}}</ref>
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During his tenure, the [[Spanish–American War]] began, which he assured the Spanish would be "short" and "decisive".<ref name="Manila,My Manila">{{cite book|author=Joaquin, Nick|title=Manila, My Manila|publisher=Vera-Reyes, Inc.|year=1990}}</ref> Spanish forces were decisively defeated by the American Navy in the [[Battle of Manila Bay]]. This defeat led to the return of revolutionary leader [[Emilio Aguinaldo]] from exile and the beginning of the second phase of the [[Philippine Revolution]], during which, on June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo issued the [[Philippine Declaration of Independence]].


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He was born in [[Cádiz]] on February 12, 1840. On April 11, 1898, Augustín was appointed as Governor-General of the Philippines. During his tenure, the [[Spanish–American War]] began, which he claimed would be "short" and Spain would gain a "decisive" victory.<ref name="Manila,My Manila">{{cite book|author=Joaquin, Nick|title=Manila, My Manila|publisher=Vera-Reyes, Inc.|year=1990}}</ref> Spanish forces were decisively defeated by the [[United States Navy]] in the [[Battle of Manila Bay]], which led to the return of Filipino revolutionary [[Emilio Aguinaldo]] from exile and the beginning of the second phase of the [[Philippine Revolution]], during which, on June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo issued the [[Philippine Declaration of Independence]].
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Augustín attempted to create a consultative assembly of Filipino [[Ilustrados]] loyal to Spain and a [[militia]] of Filipinos, as a way to support autonomy in the Philippines. He offered one million pesos to Aguinaldo but the latter refused. However, it did gain following from reputable figures from the revolutionaries such as [[Artemio Ricarte]] and Emiliano Riego de Dios due to the efforts of [[Pedro Paterno]].


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Augustín attempted to establish a consultative assembly of Filipino ''[[Ilustrados]]'' loyal to Spain and form a new [[militia]], promoting [[autonomy]] to uphold Spanish colonial rule. He offered one million [[peso]]s to Aguinaldo in exchange for giving up but the latter refused. However, it did gain support from high-ranking Filipino revolutionaries such as [[Artemio Ricarte]] due to the efforts of [[Pedro Paterno]]. He stopped being Governor-General on July 24, 1898.
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Augustín's plans for reform ended in failure as most of the Spanish-trained Filipino militia deserted to the revolutionary ranks, and his consultative assembly finally dissolved with most of its members became signers of the [[Malolos Constitution]] and members of the [[Malolos Congress]] in 1899. In August 1898, the United States Army occupied Manila and in December 1898 Spain signed the [[Treaty of Paris (1898)|Treaty of Paris]] transferring sovereignty over the Philippines to the United States. In 1899, the [[Philippine–American War]] began between American and Philippine revolutionary forces.

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His plans for reform ended in failure as most of the Spanish-trained Filipino militia deserted to the revolutionaries, and his consultative assembly finally dissolved in 1899, with most of its members becoming signers of the [[Malolos Constitution]] and members of the [[Malolos Congress]]. In August 1898, the [[United States Army]] occupied Manila, and in December 1898 Spain signed the [[Treaty of Paris (1898)|Treaty of Paris]], transferring the disputed sovereignty over the Philippines to the [[United States]]. In 1899, the [[Philippine–American War]] began between American and Philippine revolutionary forces. Augustín returned to Spain, where he died at [[Vitoria-Gasteiz]], [[Álava]] on August 7, 1910.


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Philippines.htm Term dates]
* [http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Philippines.htm Term dates]
* {{es icon}} [http://candamo.iespana.es/1898/tierra4.htm Some details of his term of office]
* {{in lang|es}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20070413021039/http://candamo.iespana.es/1898/tierra4.htm Some details of his term of office]


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Latest revision as of 21:00, 21 August 2024

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Augustín and the second or maternal family name is Dávila.

The Most Excellent
Basilio Augustín
113th Governor-General of the Philippines
In office
April 11 – July 24, 1898
Preceded byFernando Primo de Rivera
Succeeded byFermín Jáudenes
Personal details
Born(1840-02-12)February 12, 1840
Cádiz, Province of Cádiz
DiedAugust 7, 1910(1910-08-07) (aged 70)
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava

Basilio Augustín y Dávila (February 12, 1840 – August 7, 1910) was a Spanish colonial administrator who served as Governor-General of the Philippines from April 11 to July 24, 1898.[1]

He was born in Cádiz on February 12, 1840. On April 11, 1898, Augustín was appointed as Governor-General of the Philippines. During his tenure, the Spanish–American War began, which he claimed would be "short" and Spain would gain a "decisive" victory.[2] Spanish forces were decisively defeated by the United States Navy in the Battle of Manila Bay, which led to the return of Filipino revolutionary Emilio Aguinaldo from exile and the beginning of the second phase of the Philippine Revolution, during which, on June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo issued the Philippine Declaration of Independence.

Augustín attempted to establish a consultative assembly of Filipino Ilustrados loyal to Spain and form a new militia, promoting autonomy to uphold Spanish colonial rule. He offered one million pesos to Aguinaldo in exchange for giving up but the latter refused. However, it did gain support from high-ranking Filipino revolutionaries such as Artemio Ricarte due to the efforts of Pedro Paterno. He stopped being Governor-General on July 24, 1898.

His plans for reform ended in failure as most of the Spanish-trained Filipino militia deserted to the revolutionaries, and his consultative assembly finally dissolved in 1899, with most of its members becoming signers of the Malolos Constitution and members of the Malolos Congress. In August 1898, the United States Army occupied Manila, and in December 1898 Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, transferring the disputed sovereignty over the Philippines to the United States. In 1899, the Philippine–American War began between American and Philippine revolutionary forces. Augustín returned to Spain, where he died at Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava on August 7, 1910.

References

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  1. ^ Karnow, Stanley (1989). "Basilio Augustín". In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines. Random House. ISBN 978-0394549750.
  2. ^ Joaquin, Nick (1990). Manila, My Manila. Vera-Reyes, Inc.
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Government offices
Preceded by Governor-General of the Philippines
April 11 – July 24, 1898 		Succeeded by
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