Salvador Estrella

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Salvador Estrella (August 20, 1856 – October 19, 1932) was a Filipino general who fought in the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. He was born in Malolos, Bulacan, and came from Santa Isabel. He started his career in the Spanish colonial army but deserted to join the revolution. In 1897 he distinguished himself in battles at Perez Dasmariñas and Naic, earning the nickname “red blooded” for his bravery.

Estrella helped sign the Biak-na-Bato provisional constitution on November 15, 1897. After the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, he went into exile in Hong Kong with Aguinaldo’s government. He returned to the Philippines in 1898 as the revolution resumed. When the Philippine–American War began in 1899, Estrella led Filipino troops around Manila, including actions at San Roque and Guadalupe (Makati). On June 8, 1900, he was captured by American forces in Guadalupe along with Pío del Pilar.

He died in Malolos, Bulacan, on October 19, 1932, at the age of 76.