Artemio Ricarte

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Artemio Ricarte
Ricarte in c. 1898
Commanding General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army
In office 22 March 1897 – 22 January 1899
President	Emilio Aguinaldo
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Antonio Luna
Personal details
Born	(1866-10-20)October 20, 1866 Batac, Ilocos Norte, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
Died	July 31, 1945(1945-07-31) (aged 78) Hungduan, Ifugao, Philippine Commonwealth
Cause of death	Dysentery
Nickname(s)	The Father of the Philippine Army Vibora (Viper) Father of the Overseas Filipino Workers
Military service
Allegiance	First Philippine Republic (1899–1900) Revolutionary Government (1898–1899) Dictatorial Government (1898) Republic of Biak-na-Bato (1897) Tejeros Government (1897) Katipunan (Magdiwang) (1896–1897)
Branch/service	Philippine Revolutionary Army
Years of service	1896–1900
Rank	Captain General
Battles/wars	Philippine Revolution Battle of San Francisco de Malabon Battle of Binakayan-Dalahican Battle of Perez Dasmariñas Battle of Alapan Philippine–American War Battle of Zapote River

Artemio Ricarte y García (October 20, 1866 – July 31, 1945) was a Filipino general during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War. He is regarded as the Father of the Philippine Army,^[1] and the first Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (March 22, 1897- January 22, 1899) though the present Philippine Army descended from the American-allied forces that defeated the Philippine Revolutionary Army led by General Ricarte.^[2] Ricarte is notable for never having taken an oath of allegiance to the United States government that occupied the Philippines from 1898 to 1946.