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Who was the father of Dr. Jose Rizal?
Who was the father of Dr. Jose Rizal?
- Teodora Alonzo
- Jose Rizal
- Francisco Mercado (correct)
- Nariso Claveria
Where was Francisco Mercado born?
Where was Francisco Mercado born?
- Manila
- Biñan, Laguna (correct)
- Calamba
- Santa Cruz, Manila
Where did Francisco Mercado study Philosophy and Latin?
Where did Francisco Mercado study Philosophy and Latin?
- College of San Jose in Manila (correct)
- Calamba
- Latin school in Biñan
- Santa Cruz, Manila
How many children did Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonzo have?
How many children did Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonzo have?
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Why did the name Mercado change to Rizal?
Why did the name Mercado change to Rizal?
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Study Notes
Dr. Jose Rizal's Family
- Francisco Mercado was Dr. Jose Rizal's father.
- Francisco Mercado was born in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines.
- He studied Philosophy and Latin at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines.
- Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonzo had 11 children, with Dr. Jose Rizal being one of them.
- The surname Mercado was changed to Rizal, a more dignified and impressive name, to distinguish themselves from others who shared the same surname.
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Test your knowledge of the Rizal family tree and discover the important figures in the life of Dr. Jose Rizal. Learn about Francisco Mercado, the father of the national hero, and his marriage to Teodora Alonzo. Explore the relationships and children within the Rizal family.
