He had just been promoted to the rank of major general by the Filipino leader. By a preconcerted plan, he was kept waiting at the door of Aguinaldo's headquarters until his patience became exhausted. ... ity that the Filipino leader decided Luna's death was necessary for his personal safety and the Filipino cause.

What is the reason why Juan Luna died?

He traveled to Hong Kong and died there on December 7, 1899, from a heart attack. His remains were buried in Hong Kong and in 1920 were exhumed and kept in Andrés Luna's house, to be later transferred to a niche at the Crypt of San Agustin Church in the Philippines.

What did Antonio Luna do for the Philippines?

General Antonio Luna (29 October 1866 – 5 June 1899) was a Filipino army general, who fought in the Philippine–American War. Regarded as one of the fiercest generals of his time, he succeeded Artemio Ricarte as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.