Telesforo Chuidian
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Telésforo Chuydian | |
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| Born | January 5, 1855 Binondo, Manila |
| Died | 1903 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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Telésforo Chuydian (January 5, 1855 – 1903) was a Filipino businessman known for providing financial support for the propaganda movement and the Philippine Revolution against Spain.[1]
Career
Businessman
Chuidian established Sociedad Chuidian, Buenaventura, y Cía, a business engaged in the import of Arabian horses, perfumes, and other merchandise.[4] His business also provided cash loans for coffee and sugar plantations in Batangas. From his business, Chuidian was able to acquire several haciendas and properties in Manila.[3]
Revolution supporter
Chuidian was one of people who financed the La Liga Filipina, a political group founded in 1892 by Jose Rizal.[5] He, with 22 others, was arrested and imprisoned in 1896 in Fort Santiago for their participation in anti-Spanish movements.[6]
After the independence of the Philippines from Spain in 1898, Chuidian, together with others, founded the Club Filipino Independiente. He became the club's first leader.[5]
Moreover, Chuidian became a member of the Malolos Congress.[7] Under Emilio Aguinaldo, the Philippine government issued its own paper currency with Chuidian, Pedro Paterno, and Mariano Limjap as signatories. However, the paper notes were later withdrawn from circulation with the surrender of Filipino revolutionists and the occupation of the Americans in the country.[8]