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The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was a brief uprising by Filipino workers at the Cavite arsenal against Spanish colonial rule, primarily motivated by grievances over oppressive policies and demands for greater rights. The Spanish authorities swiftly suppressed the revolt and executed three Filipino priests—Mariano Gómez, José Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, collectively known as Gomburza—accusing them of instigating the mutiny. Their execution on February 17, 1872, became a rallying point for the emerging nationalist movement in the Philippines, symbolizing the struggle against colonial oppression and injustice. The event spurred greater demands for reform and ultimately contributed to the rise of figures like José Rizal and the Philippine Revolution.
