# Andres Bonifacio — Noli Me Tangere character guide

> Andres Bonifacio in Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bonifacio, dark Andres

**First appearance:** 0066-lix-patriotism-and-private-interests

## Who they are

Historical figure mentioned as a patriot, not a character in the novel.

## In the story

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/iii)

Founder and leader of the Katipunan; organized the uprising set for August 26, 1896; used Rizal's name to attract followers.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/iv)

Described as leading 'sansculottic gangs' and the Katipunan rebellion, ultimately perishing by violence.

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