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Where was Jose Rizal baptized three days after his birth?
Where was Jose Rizal baptized three days after his birth?
- San Agustin Church
- Quiapo Church
- Manila Cathedral
- Calamba Catholic Church (correct)
Who was the godfather at Jose Rizal's baptism?
Who was the godfather at Jose Rizal's baptism?
- Fr. Jose Rizal
- Fr. Narciso Claveria
- Fr. Pedro Casañas (correct)
- Fr. Rufino Collantes
Which sibling of Jose Rizal was born immediately after him?
Which sibling of Jose Rizal was born immediately after him?
- Concepcion (correct)
- Trinidad
- Soledad
- Josefa
What was the original surname of Jose Rizal's great grandfather from his father's side?
What was the original surname of Jose Rizal's great grandfather from his father's side?
Where did Juan Mercado, Rizal's grandfather from his father's side, serve as gobernadorcillo?
Where did Juan Mercado, Rizal's grandfather from his father's side, serve as gobernadorcillo?
In what year did Domingo Lamco assume the surname Mercado?
In what year did Domingo Lamco assume the surname Mercado?
What qualities did Rizal admire in his father as described in the text?
What qualities did Rizal admire in his father as described in the text?
How did Rizal describe his mother, Doña Teodora?
How did Rizal describe his mother, Doña Teodora?
What values did Rizal learn from his mother according to the text?
What values did Rizal learn from his mother according to the text?
What kind of education did Doña Teodora receive as per the text?
What kind of education did Doña Teodora receive as per the text?
Which of the following did Rizal not treasure from his childhood days in Calamba?
Which of the following did Rizal not treasure from his childhood days in Calamba?
What was a significant experience for Rizal in his childhood days according to the text?
What was a significant experience for Rizal in his childhood days according to the text?
Which member of Rizal's family was directly related to Manuel de Quintos?
Which member of Rizal's family was directly related to Manuel de Quintos?
What socio-economic class did Rizal's family belong to?
What socio-economic class did Rizal's family belong to?
How many siblings did Teodora have according to the text?
How many siblings did Teodora have according to the text?
What were considered symbols of wealth and respectability for Rizal's family?
What were considered symbols of wealth and respectability for Rizal's family?
In what type of business was Rizal's family involved?
In what type of business was Rizal's family involved?
What did Rizal's father study at Colegio de San Jose in Manila?
What did Rizal's father study at Colegio de San Jose in Manila?
Study Notes
Birth of Jose Rizal
- Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, and his mother nearly died during his delivery due to his large head.
- He was baptized by Fr. Rufino Collantes at the Calamba Catholic Church, with Fr. Pedro Casañas as his godfather.
Rizal's Family
- Rizal was the seventh child in a family of 11 children of Don Francisco and Doña Teodora.
- The children of the Rizal family, in their birth order, were: Saturnina (1850), Paciano (1851), Narcisa (1852), Olimpia (1855), Lucia (1857), Maria (1859), Jose (1861), Concepcion (1862), Josefa (1865), Trinidad (1868), and Soledad (1870).
Rizal's Ancestry
- Rizal's great-grandfather from his father's side was a Chinese merchant named Domingo Lamco, who married a wealthy Chinese mestiza, Ines dela Rosa.
- In 1849, Domingo Lamco assumed the surname Mercado in compliance with the gubernatorial decree of Narciso Claveria.
- Rizal's grandfather from his father's side was Juan Mercado, who married a Chinese-Filipino mestiza, Cirila Alejandro, and became a gobernadorcillo of Biñan.
- Rizal inherited a profound feeling of dignity, self-respect, serenity, and poise from his grandfather.
Rizal's Immediate Family
- Doña Teodora was an educated woman who completed her education at the Colegio de Santa Rosa, a prestigious college for girls in Manila.
- Rizal learned the values of warmth, virtue, and practical temperament from his mother.
- Don Francisco Mercado, Rizal's father, was an educated man who took courses in Latin and Philosophy in Colegio de San Jose in Manila.
- The family belonged to the principalia class or ruling elite of their town, and lived a life of comfort and affluence.
Childhood Memories
- Rizal had good memories of his childhood days in Calamba, where he experienced closeness to nature and treasure the care demonstrated by his parents.
- He cherished the daily family prayer during Angelus, where all the members of his family gathered and prayed together.
- He also enjoyed listening to his personal servant narrating legends and fairy tales at the azotea.
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Test your knowledge on Jose Rizal's ancestry and immediate family members. Learn about his great grandfather, Manuel de Quintos, his mother, Teodora, and other significant family members.
