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When did Rizal finish writing Noli Me Tangere?
When did Rizal finish writing Noli Me Tangere?
February 21, 1887
Who assisted Rizal by lending him three hundred pesos?
Who assisted Rizal by lending him three hundred pesos?
Maximo Viola
What was the secret objective of La Liga Filipina founded by Rizal?
What was the secret objective of La Liga Filipina founded by Rizal?
To change the government of the Philippines through peaceful means and not rebellion
Where was Rizal exiled after being imprisoned in Fort Santiago?
Where was Rizal exiled after being imprisoned in Fort Santiago?
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What literary work did Rizal give to Trinidad before leaving Fort Santiago?
What literary work did Rizal give to Trinidad before leaving Fort Santiago?
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Where was Dr. Jose Rizal born?
Where was Dr. Jose Rizal born?
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What does the surname 'Rizal' mean?
What does the surname 'Rizal' mean?
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Who baptized Jose Rizal?
Who baptized Jose Rizal?
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In what year did Rizal enter the Ateneo Municipal de Manila?
In what year did Rizal enter the Ateneo Municipal de Manila?
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At what age did Rizal travel to Europe to continue his studies?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna
- He was baptized on June 20, 1861, by Padre Rufino Collantes and had Padre Pedro Casañas as his godfather
- At 3 years old, Rizal was taught the alphabet by his mother, and at 9 years old, he was sent to study in Biñan under Justiniano Aquino Cruz
- In 1872, Rizal entered the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, where he received his first medal and the grade of Sobresaliente in all subjects
- On March 14, 1877, Rizal earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with Sobresaliente and the highest honors
Writing and Travels
- In 1884, Rizal began writing the first half of "Noli Me Tangere" in Madrid, while studying medicine
- He completed the fourth part of the novel in Paris and another part in Germany
- Rizal finished "Noli Me Tangere" on February 21, 1887, and printed 2,000 copies at a cost of 300 pesos
- Maximo Viola helped Rizal and lent him 300 pesos
- On February 3, 1888, Rizal left Manila for Europe to avoid conflict with the Spanish authorities
- In 1891, his second novel "El Filibusterismo" was published in Ghent, Belgium
- On June 3, 1892, Rizal founded "La Liga Filipina", a secret society aiming to reform the Philippine government through peaceful means
Later Life and Death
- On June 26, 1892, Rizal returned to the Philippines, but was arrested and exiled to Mindanao
- On July 7, 1892, the reasons for Rizal's arrest were published in the Gazette
- On December 30, 1896, Rizal was executed by firing squad at the age of 35 in Bagong Bayan
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Test your knowledge on the biography of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Filipino national hero born in Calamba, Laguna. Learn more about his family background, upbringing, and early life.
