Doña Teodora Alonso y Realonda Quiz and Flashcards

Who was the closest sibling to Jose Rizal?

Which sibling of Jose Rizal was an ally of Katipunan and later became a general in the revolutionary army?

Who convinced Jose Rizal to study in Europe?

Which sibling of Jose Rizal published the Tagalog translation of Noli Me Tangere?

Which sibling of Jose Rizal inherited literary prowess from their mother?

Which sibling of Jose Rizal managed a store and had exemplary literary talents?

Which child of the Rizal siblings was married to a telegraph operator from Manila?

Who had children named Delfina, Concepcion, Patrocinio, Teodisio, Estanislao, and Paz?

Which sibling of the Rizal family could recite all poems by Jose Rizal?

Who died while giving birth in 1887?

Which sibling of the Rizal family was married to Daniel Faustino Cruz of Biñan Laguna?

Who had a child that helped Marcela Agoncillo make the first Philippine flag in Hong Kong?

Who among Rizal's sisters is known to have been 'the best educated'?

What was the name of the seventh child of the Rizal family?

Who was born on June 19, 1861, between 11:00 and 12:00 midnight in Calamba Laguna?

Which sister of Jose Rizal was known as the 'Caretaker of 'Mi Ultimo Adios''?

'Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo y Realonda' got his name 'Protacio' from what?

'Realonda' in Jose Rizal's name was a surname used by whom?

Family Background of Jose Rizal

Doña Teodora Alonso y Realonda, Jose Rizal's mother, was a woman of refined culture, character, and literary talents, with business ability and a sense of dignity and self-respect.
She managed her store and was a mathematician who corrected Rizal's poems and gave him wise advice when he was studying rhetoric.

Siblings of Jose Rizal

José had eight siblings: Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa, Olimpia, Lucia, Trinidad, and Soledad.
Saturnina, the second child, was Jose's closest sibling and confidant, who convinced him to study in Europe.
Paciano, the third child, was a musician and educator who could recite all of Rizal's poems.
Narcisa, the fourth child, was married to Silvestre Ubaldo, a telegraph operator from Manila.
Olimpia, the fifth child, was married to Mariano Herbosa, a nephew of Father Casañas, and had six children.
Lucia, the sixth child, was married to Daniel Faustino Cruz of Biñan, Laguna, and was a caretaker of Rizal's "Mi Ultimo Adios".
Trinidad, the seventh child, was a teacher and became the "best educated" among Rizal's sisters.
Soledad, the eighth child, was born on June 19, 1861, and was baptized at the Catholic Church in Calamba on June 22, 1861.

Early Life of Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, and was baptized on June 22, 1861.
His complete name was José Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonso y Realonda.
His surname "Rizal" was added by his father, and "Realonda" was used by his mother, which is the surname of her godmother.

Test your knowledge about the life and achievements of Doña Teodora Alonso y Realonda, the mother of Jose Rizal. Learn more about her upbringing, education, literary talents, and her influence on Rizal's life.