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What was a notable achievement of the Rizal family in Calamba?
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?
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?
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?
How did the Rizal family contribute to local governance?
What was a key source of economic wealth for the Rizal family?
What was a key source of economic wealth for the Rizal family?
Which distinguished the Rizal family as one of Calamba's most esteemed families?
Which distinguished the Rizal family as one of Calamba's most esteemed families?
Why did the children of Lorenzo Alberto Alonso adopt the surname 'Realonda' in 1849?
Why did the children of Lorenzo Alberto Alonso adopt the surname 'Realonda' in 1849?
What was a key reason for the wealth of the Rizal family?
What was a key reason for the wealth of the Rizal family?
What distinguished the Rizal family as described by historian Ambeth Ocampo?
What distinguished the Rizal family as described by historian Ambeth Ocampo?
How did the Rizal family's principalian roots influence their economic status?
How did the Rizal family's principalian roots influence their economic status?
What impact did the Rizal family's wealth have on local governance?
What impact did the Rizal family's wealth have on local governance?
In what way did Jose Rizal's parents contribute to the family's economic wealth?
In what way did Jose Rizal's parents contribute to the family's economic wealth?
What characterized the Rizal family's economic status despite being labeled as affluent?
What characterized the Rizal family's economic status despite being labeled as affluent?
How did Jose Rizal manage his finances when he was in Europe?
How did Jose Rizal manage his finances when he was in Europe?
What distinguished Pedro Paterno's stay in Europe from Jose Rizal's?
What distinguished Pedro Paterno's stay in Europe from Jose Rizal's?
What was the influence of the Rizal family on local governance before their persecution by the friars?
What was the influence of the Rizal family on local governance before their persecution by the friars?
What was the Rizal family known for in Calamba prior to their persecution by the friars?
What was the Rizal family known for in Calamba prior to their persecution by the friars?
How did Pedro Paterno utilize his wealth and influence during his time in Europe?
How did Pedro Paterno utilize his wealth and influence during his time in Europe?
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 Family's Social Status
- 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.
