Dr. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy family and was gifted in many fields. He was the greatest hero of the Philippines, utilizing his talents and education to fight for reforms through his writings. Rizal was multi-talented, achieving success as a physician, poet, novelist, linguist and more. He was born to Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso, the 7th of 11 children, and tragically executed at age 35 by the Spanish colonial government for his nationalist ideas.
Dr. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy family and was gifted in many fields. He was the greatest hero of the Philippines, utilizing his talents and education to fight for reforms through his writings. Rizal was multi-talented, achieving success as a physician, poet, novelist, linguist and more. He was born to Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso, the 7th of 11 children, and tragically executed at age 35 by the Spanish colonial government for his nationalist ideas.
Dr. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy family and was gifted in many fields. He was the greatest hero of the Philippines, utilizing his talents and education to fight for reforms through his writings. Rizal was multi-talented, achieving success as a physician, poet, novelist, linguist and more. He was born to Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso, the 7th of 11 children, and tragically executed at age 35 by the Spanish colonial government for his nationalist ideas.
Dr. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy family and was gifted in many fields. He was the greatest hero of the Philippines, utilizing his talents and education to fight for reforms through his writings. Rizal was multi-talented, achieving success as a physician, poet, novelist, linguist and more. He was born to Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso, the 7th of 11 children, and tragically executed at age 35 by the Spanish colonial government for his nationalist ideas.
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Advent of A National Hero
Dr. Jose Rizal is a unique
example of a manysplendored genius who became the greatest hero of a nation Endowed by God with versatile gifts, he truly ranked with the worlds geniuses He was a physician, poet, dramatist, essayist, novelist, historian, architect, painter, sculptor, educator, linguist, musician, naturalist, humorist, sportsman, traveler, etc.
The Birth of a Hero
- Rizal was born on the moonlit night of Wednesday, June 19, 1861, in the lakeshore town of Calamba, Laguna - He was baptized in the Catholic Church on June 22 by Fr. Rufino Collantes - His godfather was Fr. Pedro Casanas
- His name Jose
was chosen by his mother who was a devotee of San Jose - He was nicknamed Pepe - At the time Rizal was born, the governor general was LieutenantGeneral Jose Lemery
Rizals Parents - Rizal was the 7th of the 11 children of Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alfonso Realonda - The heros father was born on May 11, 1818, studied Latin and Philosophy at the College of San Jose in Manila - He died on Jan. 5, 1898 at the age of 80 - Rizal affectionately called him a model of fathers
- The heros mother
was born in Manila on Nov. 8, 1826 and was educated at the College of Sta. Rosa - She was a remarkable woman, possessing refined culture, literary talent and the fortitude of a Spartan women
The Rizal Children
- God blessed the marriage of Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso with 2 boys and 9 girls 1. Saturnina (18501913)- the oldest, nicknamed neneng, married Manuel T. Hidalgo
2. Paciano (1851-1930) older brother and confidant of Jose, joined the Philippine Revolution of Rizals death, had 2 children by his mistress (Severina Decena) 3. Narcisa (1852-1939)her pet name was Sisa, married Antonio Lopez 4. Olimpia (1855-1887)Ypia was her nickname, married Silvestre Ubaldo
5. Lucia (1857-1919)she married Mariano
Herbosa who was a nephew of Fr. Casanas 6. Maria (1859-1945)Biang was her nickname, married Daniel Faustino Cruz 7. Jose (1861-1896)- the greatest Filipino hero, he lived with Josephine Bracken in Dapitan, had a son by her but died a few hours after birth, he named him Francisco
8. Concepcion (1862-1865) Her pet name was Concha, died of sickness at the age of 3, her death was Rizals first sorrow in life 9. Josefa (1865-1945) Her pet name was Panggoy, died an old maid at the age of 80 10. Trinidad (1868-1951) Trining was her pet name, also died as maid at the age of 83 11. Soledad (1870-1929) Her nick name was Choleng, married Pantaleon Quintero
- Sibling relationship among the Rizal Children was affectionately cordial - As a little boy, Rizal used to play games with his sisters - As he grew to manhood, he always called them Donya or Senyora - Rizals relation with his only brother Paciano, who was 10 years older, was more than that of younger to older brother
- Throughout his life, Rizal respected him and greatly valued his sagacious advice - He immortalized him in his first novel Noli as the wise Pilosopo Tasio
The Surname Rizal
- The real surname of the Rizal family was Mercado, which was adopted in 1731 by Domingo Lamco (great-great grandfather of Jose Rizal) - The surname Rizal was given by Spanish alcalde mayor of Laguna, who was a family friend - Ambassador Leon Ma. Guerrero, Rizalist and diplomat, commented that whoever the alcalde mayor was, his choice was prophetic for Rizal in Spanish means a field where wheat grows and sprouts
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