Lorenzo Alberto Alonso Quiz: The Realonda Family Name

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What was a notable achievement of the Rizal family in Calamba?

Starting the first hospital in Calamba

Building the first stone house (correct)

Being the first to establish a school

Owning the first car in town

Which business ventures did the Rizal family successfully engage in?

Dye and sugar business (correct)

Fishing and construction

Technology and software development

Textile manufacturing and iron mining

What was Teodora known for in the town of Calamba?

Managing a store selling trade goods (correct)

Owning a popular entertainment venue

Leading the local church choir

Running a successful restaurant

How did the Rizal family contribute to local governance?

Through active participation in social and religious events Signup and view all the answers

What was a key source of economic wealth for the Rizal family?

Farming rice and corn Signup and view all the answers

Which distinguished the Rizal family as one of Calamba's most esteemed families?

Combining wealth, culture, hospitality, and charm Signup and view all the answers

Why did the children of Lorenzo Alberto Alonso adopt the surname 'Realonda' in 1849?

To comply with Governor Narciso Claveria's order to choose new Spanish surnames. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the wealth of the Rizal family?

Their lineage traced to principalian roots. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Rizal family as described by historian Ambeth Ocampo?

Their exclusive education and upper-class status. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Rizal family's principalian roots influence their economic status?

Enabled them to secure high government positions. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Rizal family's wealth have on local governance?

They appointed family members to key government roles. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Jose Rizal's parents contribute to the family's economic wealth?

By passing down wealth and influence through generations. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Rizal family's economic status despite being labeled as affluent?

They were upper-class but had just enough to send all their children to good schools. Signup and view all the answers

How did Jose Rizal manage his finances when he was in Europe?

He received allowance sporadically from Paciano and sometimes his friends covered his costs. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Pedro Paterno's stay in Europe from Jose Rizal's?

Paterno never needed an allowance and lived a luxurious lifestyle with a personal coach and silver-coated personal belongings. Signup and view all the answers

What was the influence of the Rizal family on local governance before their persecution by the friars?

Their industry and frugality helped them amass a large fortune without interfering in governance. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Rizal family known for in Calamba prior to their persecution by the friars?

Accumulating significant wealth through hard work and careful financial management. Signup and view all the answers

How did Pedro Paterno utilize his wealth and influence during his time in Europe?

He leveraged his power to sway both the Spanish and Americans for his own benefit. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teodora Alonso Realonda's Family Background

Teodora's father, Lorenzo Alberto Alonso, was an engineer and a "Knight of the Grand Order of Isabela the Catholic".
Her maternal grandfather, Manuel de Quintos, was a prominent Manila lawyer.
Her paternal grandfather, Cipriano Alonso, was a Captain of Biñan.

The Rizal Family's Wealth and Status

The Rizal family was "upper class, educated, well-read, and had a view of the world outside Calamba".
They were among the most respected families south of Manila and had influence and political power.
Their wealth was due to their lineage, which allowed them to pass down wealth, influence, and positions in government to their kin.

The Family's Business Ventures

They raised rice, corn, and sugar on large tracts of land rented from the Dominican estate of Calamba.
They operated a sugar mill, a flour mill, and a homemade ham press.
They successfully engaged in the dye and sugar business and in the barter trade.

Teodora's Business Ventures

Teodora owned a store in town that sold many articles of trade needed by the people.
She was a successful businesswoman, and the profits from her store augmented the family income.

The Rizal family was one of the richest families in Calamba.
They were highly esteemed and respected, and participated in all social and religious activities in the community.
They were gracious hosts to visitors, including priests, officials, and Filipinos, during holidays and special occasions.

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Learn about the history of the Realonda family name and the influences of Lorenzo Alberto Alonso's ancestors in the Philippines during the 19th century.

Lorenzo Alberto Alonso and the Realonda Family Name

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