Emilio Aguinaldo was a Filipino revolutionary leader and politician who played a crucial role in the Philippine struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule. Born on March 22, 1869, in Cavite, he became the first President of the Philippines and the youngest president in the world at the age of 29. Aguinaldo led the Philippine Revolution and later declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. After the Spanish-American War, Aguinaldo's leadership continued as he fought against American colonization during the Philippine-American War. His efforts were significant in shaping the national identity of the Philippines, although he was eventually captured by American forces in 1901, leading to the end of his military campaign.