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In which city in the Philippines was Jose Rizal born?
What was the title of Rizal's first novel, published in 1887?
What was the name of the secret society that led the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule?
Where was Rizal exiled to in 1892?
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How many languages was Rizal fluent in?
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What was the name of the newspaper that Rizal founded, which advocated for reform and independence?
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What was the title of Rizal's second novel, published in 1891?
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What was the name of the park in Manila where Rizal was executed in 1896?
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What is celebrated as a national holiday in the Philippines on June 19?
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Study Notes
Early Life And Education
- Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
- Seventh of eleven children to Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Realonda
- Studied at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, where he earned a degree in Philosophy and Letters
- Completed his ophthalmology degree in Madrid, Spain
- Fluent in over 20 languages, including Tagalog, Spanish, English, German, and French
Novels And Literary Works
- Wrote two novels: "Noli Me Tangere" (Touch Me Not) and "El Filibusterismo" (Subversive)
- "Noli Me Tangere" published in 1887, exposing the ills of Philippine society under Spanish colonial rule
- "El Filibusterismo" published in 1891, a sequel to "Noli Me Tangere" and a call to action for reform
- Also wrote poetry, essays, and articles, including "Makamisa" (After Mass) and "Sa Mga Kababaihang Taga-Malolos" (To the Women of Malolos)
Philippine Revolution
- Became involved with the Propaganda Movement, a group of Filipino reformists seeking change from Spain
- Founded the La Solidaridad, a newspaper that advocated for reform and independence
- Inspired by Rizal's writings, the Katipunan, a secret society, led the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule
- Rizal was not directly involved in the revolution, but his works fueled the movement's ideals
Exile And Imprisonment
- Exiled to Dapitan, Mindanao, in 1892, where he was allowed to practice medicine and pursue his writing
- In 1896, he was arrested and put on trial for his involvement in the Philippine Revolution
- Sentenced to death by firing squad, he was executed on December 30, 1896, in Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park)
Legacy And Impact
- Considered the national hero of the Philippines
- His writings and ideas inspired the Philippine Revolution and the country's struggle for independence
- His legacy extends beyond literature, influencing Philippine politics, culture, and identity
- Rizal's birthday, June 19, is celebrated as a national holiday in the Philippines
Early Life And Education
- Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines, as the seventh of eleven children
- Parents were Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Realonda
- Studied Philosophy and Letters at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila
- Completed ophthalmology degree in Madrid, Spain
- Fluent in over 20 languages, including Tagalog, Spanish, English, German, and French
Novels And Literary Works
- Wrote two novels: "Noli Me Tangere" (Touch Me Not) and "El Filibusterismo" (Subversive)
- "Noli Me Tangere" published in 1887, exposing the ills of Philippine society under Spanish colonial rule
- "El Filibusterismo" published in 1891, a sequel to "Noli Me Tangere" and a call to action for reform
- Also wrote poetry, essays, and articles, including "Makamisa" (After Mass) and "Sa Mga Kababaihang Taga-Malolos" (To the Women of Malolos)
Philippine Revolution
- Became involved with the Propaganda Movement, a group of Filipino reformists seeking change from Spain
- Founded the La Solidaridad, a newspaper that advocated for reform and independence
- Inspired the Katipunan, a secret society, to lead the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule
- Rizal's writings fueled the revolution's ideals, but he was not directly involved
Exile And Imprisonment
- Exiled to Dapitan, Mindanao, in 1892, where he practiced medicine and pursued writing
- Arrested in 1896 and put on trial for his involvement in the Philippine Revolution
- Sentenced to death by firing squad and executed on December 30, 1896, in Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park)
Legacy And Impact
- Considered the national hero of the Philippines
- His writings and ideas inspired the Philippine Revolution and the country's struggle for independence
- His legacy extends beyond literature, influencing Philippine politics, culture, and identity
- Rizal's birthday, June 19, is celebrated as a national holiday in the Philippines
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Get to know the early life and literary achievements of Jose Rizal, a Filipino polymath and national hero. Learn about his education, languages, and notable novels.
