Jose Rizal: Early Life and Literary Works

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