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Where was José Rizal born?
Where was José Rizal born?
What was the title of José Rizal's novel that exposed the cruelties of the Spanish colonial rule?
What was the title of José Rizal's novel that exposed the cruelties of the Spanish colonial rule?
How many languages did José Rizal speak?
How many languages did José Rizal speak?
What was the title of José Rizal's unfinished novel?
What was the title of José Rizal's unfinished novel?
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What was José Rizal's role in the Philippine Revolution?
What was José Rizal's role in the Philippine Revolution?
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What was José Rizal's occupation?
What was José Rizal's occupation?
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Life
- Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
- Full name: José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
- Died on December 30, 1896, in Manila, Philippines (executed by firing squad)
Education
- Studied at University of Santo Tomas (1877-1881)
- Completed ophthalmology training in University of Heidelberg (1887)
- Spoke over 22 languages, including Tagalog, Spanish, English, French, German, and others
Works
- Noli Me Tangere (1887): novel that exposed the cruelties of the Spanish colonial rule
- El Filibusterismo (1891): sequel to Noli Me Tangere, which criticized the Philippine society
- Makamisa (1892): unfinished novel
- La Solidaridad (1889-1895): wrote for this reformist newspaper, criticizing Spanish colonial rule
National Hero
- Known as the "National Hero of the Philippines"
- Advocated for reform and independence through his writings
- Influenced the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule
Other Pursuits
- Skilled in martial arts, specifically eskrima
- Painter and sculptor, created several artworks
- Knowledgeable in various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and anthropology
Life
- Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines, as José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
- Executed by firing squad on December 30, 1896, in Manila, Philippines
Education
- Attended University of Santo Tomas from 1877 to 1881
- Completed ophthalmology training at University of Heidelberg in 1887
- Polyglot with proficiency in over 22 languages, including Tagalog, Spanish, English, French, German, and others
Literary Works
- Authored Noli Me Tangere (1887), a novel exposing Spanish colonial rule's cruelties
- Wrote El Filibusterismo (1891), a sequel to Noli Me Tangere, criticizing Philippine society
- Left Makamisa (1892) unfinished
- Contributed to La Solidaridad (1889-1895), a reformist newspaper, criticizing Spanish colonial rule
National Hero
- Recognized as the "National Hero of the Philippines"
- Advocated for reform and independence through his writings
- Influenced the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule
Other Pursuits
- Skilled in eskrima, a martial art
- A talented painter and sculptor, creating several artworks
- Displayed knowledge in various fields, including medicine, philosophy, and anthropology
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Quiz about the life, education, and notable works of José Rizal, a Philippine national hero. Learn about his birth, education, and literary contributions.
