LIFE AND WORKS OF JOSE RIZAL

• Jose Rizal

  Is a Filipino polymath, nationalist and the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish Colonial Era
• Jose Rizal

  He is considered as a National Hero and the Anniversary of Rizal's death is commemorated as a Philippine Holiday called Rizal Day
• Jose Rizal

  His 1896 military trial and execution made him a martyr of the Philippine Revolution
• What is Jose Rizal's Full Name?

  Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
• Why is Rizal called a doctor?

  Rizal is a doctor because he completed his medical course/degree in Spain and was conferred the degree of "Licentiate in Medicine" by the Universidad Central de Madrid
• Why was he named Jose?

  Jose was chosen by his mother who was a devotee of the Christian Saint San Jose (St. Joseph)
• What's the meaning behind his name Protacio?

  From Gervacio Protacio (St. Protacio). Which came from a Christian Calendar whose feast is celebrated every June 19th
• What's the meaning behind his name Mercado?


  The Real Surname of Rizal's Family was Mercado, which was adopted in 1731 by the paternal great-great grandfather of Jose Rizal named Domingo Lamco, who was a full blooded Chinese
• Mercado

  Is a Spanish Term which means "Market" in English. It signifies Rizal has merchant roots or his parents' livelihood are merchants
• What's the meaning behind his name Rizal?

  Jose Rizal's name "Rizal" is derived from the Spanish word "ricial," which means green fields or young growth or cattle feed that was cut green
• What's the meaning behind his name Alonso?

  Alonso is the maiden name or surname of his mother
• What does y in his name stand for?

  Y means "And" in Spanish. It pronounces as "I-H"
• What's the meaning behind his name Realonda?

  It was said to be the surname of Rizal's Godmother or Ninang
• What is the pen name of Jose Rizal?

  Laong Laan which means to be kept in reserve for a purpose for a long time or ever ready. He also uses the name Dimas-alang which means untouchable
• What is the nickname of Jose Rizal?

  Rizal was called Pepe by his family and friends. It was derived from St. Joseph, the putative father of Jesus Christ. In Latin, St. Joseph (San Jose)'s name is always followed by the letters "P. P" for Pater Putativus. In Spanish, the letter "P" is pronounced as 'peh' giving rise to the nickame Pepe for Jose Rizal
• When and where was Jose Rizal was born?

  June 19, 1861 - Calamba, Laguna
• When and where did Jose Rizal died?

  December 30, 1896 at Bagumbayan, Manila which is now known as Luneta Park or Rizal Park
• How old did Jose Rizal died?

  35 years old
• How was Jose Rizal killed?

  Death through Firing Squad
• What is the full name of Jose Rizal's Mother?

  Teodora Morales Alonso Realonda y Quintos (1827 - 1911) 83 years old
• Who is Teodora Alonso Realonda?

  Born in Tondo, Manila. She studied at the College of Sta. Rosa College (Colegio de Santa Rosa), a well known college for girls. She was a business-minded woman, courteous, religious, hardworking, and well-read. The second child of Lorenzo Alonzo and Brigida de Quintos
• What is the full name of Jose Rizal's Father?

  Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alenjandra II (1818 - 1898) 79/80 years old
• Who is Francisco Rizal Meracdo?

  Born in Biñan, Laguna. Studied Latin and Philosophy at the College of San Jose in Manila. Became a tenant farmer of the Dominican owned hacienda. He was the youngest of 13 offsprings of Juan and Cirila Mercado.
• What did Rizal affectionately called his father?

  "A model of Fathers"
• Father Rufino Collantes

  A Batangeuño, a Parish Priest who baptized Jose Rizal
• Lakan-Dula

  He was the last native King of Tondo and Is the descendant of Donya Teodora's family.
• Rizal's family belonged to the "Principalia"

  A town aristocracy in Spanish, Philippines
• Where did Rizal inherited his religious nature, the spirit of self-sacrifice, and the passion for arts and literature?

  His mother
• Where did Rizal inherited a profound sense of self-respect, the love for work, and the habit of independent thinking?

  His father
• Rizal's First Sorrow?


  The Death of Little Concha or Conception his little sister who died when Rizal was four years old
• How many siblings does Jose Rizal has?

  He has 10 siblings. Including him makes it 11. He has 9 sisters and 1 brother
• He was the second son and seventh child among his 10 siblings?

  Jose Rizal
• ELDEST CHILD?

  Saturnina Rizal (1850 – 1913), first born and is married to Manuel Hidalgo of Tanuan, Batangas. She published Pascual Poblete’s Tagalog translation of Noli Me Tangere in 1909.

  Children:

  Alfredo (1883 - 1952), married Aurora Tiaoqui

  Adela (1886 – 1946) = married Jose Ver Abelardo

  Amelia & Augusto = who both died young
• SECOND ELDEST?

  Paciano Rizal (1857 – 1930), second born but first born son. The closest sibling to Jose Rizal. Paciano helped Rizal go to Europe in 1882. For 5 years, he sent Rizal a monthly pension/allowance of 50 pesos, later turned 35 pesos. He lived and worked with Fr. Jose A Burgos (GOMBURZA) who earned the ire of the Spanish friars by campaigning for the secularization movement.
• What is the Secularization Movement?

  In the 18th to Late 19th Century, Filipino Friars like GOMBURZA advocated for greater rights for Native Filipino Catholic Clergymen. This movement had significant implications to Filipino Nationalism and the Philippine Revolution.