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 TIMOTEO PAEZ

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Revolutionist

Timoteo Paez or &#;Teong&#; to his friends was born on August 22, in Tondo, Manila.

Orphaned at an early age by his wealthy father, Francisco Paez, he had to take care of

himself.

After finishing his elementary school in Tondo Municipal School, he took clerical jobs or

as messenger in offices during the day and studied at the Escuela Nautica during the night until he

completed a course in accounting.

He was employed at the shipping company of Carrinage & Co.

when he became involved

with the reform movement, which he served by raising funds for the support of the reformists and

the La Solidaridad abroad. On July 3, , he joined the La Liga Filipina and became part of its

Supreme Council.

Although the organization was short lived, he continued his support to the ideals

for reform. He printed and distributed Bonifacio&#;s &#;True Decalogue&#; and the teachings of Rizal at

his own expense.

On August 19, , Spanish authorities discover