Andrés Novales

Andrés Novales
Emperor of the Philippine Islands
In office
June 1, 1823 – June 2, 1823
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Personal details
BornAndrés López de Novales y Castro
c. 1795
Died2 June 1823 (aged 27–28)
SpouseLaureana San Lucas
ProfessionMilitary soldier
Military service
Branch/serviceSpanish Army
Years of service1814-1823
RankCaptain
Unit1st Light Infantry Battalion (Manila)
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Andrés Novales (c. 1795 – 2 June 1823) was a Filipino captain in the Spanish Army in the Philippines, and the self-proclaimed Emperor of the Philippines.

His unease about the treatment of Creole soldiers led him to start a revolt in 1823 that inspired even people like José Rizal. He successfully captured Intramuros and was proclaimed Emperor of the Philippines by his followers. However, he was defeated within the day by Spanish reinforcements from Pampanga.