Aniceto Lacson

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lacson and the second or maternal family name is Ledesma.
Aniceto Lacson
President of the Negros Republic
In office
November 5, 1898 – April 30, 1901
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byMelecio Severino
(as Civil Governor)
Personal details
Born(1857-04-15)April 15, 1857
Molo, Iloílo, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedFebruary 3, 1931(1931-02-03) (aged 73)
Talisay, Negros Occidental, Philippine Islands
CitizenshipPhilippine
PartyKatipunan
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Aniceto Lacson y Ledesma (April 15, 1857 – February 3, 1931) was a Filipino revolutionary general, sugar farmer, and businessman. He is known as the first and only president of the Negros Republic from 1898 to 1901, and for leading the Negros Revolution alongside Juan Araneta.

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