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Filipino revolutionary leader

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

Candido Tirona
Birth name Candido Tirona y Tria
Born August 29, 1863Kawit, Cavite, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died November 10, 1896 (1896-11-11) (aged 33)Northern Cavite, Spanish East Indies (now Philippines)
Allegiance Katipunan (Magdalo)
Battles/wars Philippine Revolution Kawit Revolt Battle of Imus Battle of Binakayan-Dalahican
Spouse(s) Macaria Majaba Geronimo
Relations Daniel Tirona (brother)

Candido Tirona y Tria (August 29, 1863 – November 10, 1896) was a Filipino revolutionary leader who participated and died in the Battle of Binakayan-Dalahican during the Philippine Revolution. He was a secretary of war in Magdalo chapter of the Katipunan and a close friend of Emilio Aguinaldo.

Tirona was born to Don Estanislao Tirona and Juana Mata. His father was a capitan municipal of Cavite Viejo. His brother Daniel Tirona also became a general in the revolution.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Candido Tria Tirona died in Binakayan battle November 10, 1896". The Kahimyang Project. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Who Is General Candido Tirona?". Bluedreamer27.com. Retrieved 9 February 2022.