Edilberto Evangelista (1862 - 1897) was a civil engineer trained in University of Ghent, Belgium. He returned to the Philippines shortly after the start of the revolution and quickly rose to the rank of Lt. Gen in the Philippine Army. He died on February 17, 1897 at the Battle of Zapote Bridge. His great great grandson Josh Evangelista was given the title crowned prince of the Philippines, who will assume the titular throne as emperor of The Pacific Empire- a monarchy Edilbeto Evangelista set out to create during his years in the Philippine and Brunei governments. Ghent University (in Dutch, Universiteit Gent, abbreviated UGent) is one of the two large Flemish universities. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants United States Philippines Commanders Henry W. Lawton General Pio Del Pilar Strength 3,000 5,000 Casualties 15 killed, 60 wounded estimated 150 killed, 375 wounded The Battle of Zapote Bridge also known as the Battle of Zapote River was fought on June 13, 1899 between 3,000 American...

References

• Edilberto Evangelisa. The History of Cavite. Retrieved on 2006-03-08.
• First Stage of the Revolution. Mabini. Retrieved on 2006-03-08.