Andres Bonifacio led the independence movement in the Philippines against Spanish colonial rule. Born in 1863, he was a key figure in the Katipunan, a revolutionary society that aimed to gain independence for the Philippines. Bonifacio's leadership and efforts galvanized widespread resistance against Spanish control, advocating for social reforms and national sovereignty. The movement he initiated ultimately contributed to the broader Philippine Revolution, which began in 1896. Although Bonifacio faced various challenges and was eventually executed in 1897, his legacy as a national hero persists, symbolizing the struggle for freedom and the fight against colonial oppression.