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What was the nickname of Saturnina, the oldest of the Rizal children?
What was the nickname of Saturnina, the oldest of the Rizal children?
What was the occupation of Antonio Lopez, the husband of Narcisa?
What was the occupation of Antonio Lopez, the husband of Narcisa?
What was the name of the son of Jose Rizal, who died a few hours after birth?
What was the name of the son of Jose Rizal, who died a few hours after birth?
Who was the husband of Lucia, who died of cholera in 1889 and was denied Christian burial?
Who was the husband of Lucia, who died of cholera in 1889 and was denied Christian burial?
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How old was Paciano, the older brother of Jose Rizal, when he died?
How old was Paciano, the older brother of Jose Rizal, when he died?
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What is the meaning of 'Rizal' in Spanish?
What is the meaning of 'Rizal' in Spanish?
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What is the name of Jose Rizal's godfather?
What is the name of Jose Rizal's godfather?
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What is the occupation of Jose Rizal's father?
What is the occupation of Jose Rizal's father?
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What is the name of the college where Jose Rizal's mother studied?
What is the name of the college where Jose Rizal's mother studied?
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What is the number of children in the Rizal family?
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The Rizal Family
- Saturnina (1850-1913), the oldest sibling, nicknamed Neneng, married Manuel T. Hidalgo of Tanawan, Batangas.
Paciano, the Older Brother
- Paciano (1851-1930) was Jose Rizal's older brother and confidant, nicknamed the "wise Pilosopo Tasio" in Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere.
- He became a combat general in the Philippine Revolution and died on April 13, 1930, at the age of 79, leaving behind two children by his mistress, Severina Decena.
The Siblings
- Narcisa (1852-1939), nicknamed Sisa, married Antonio Lopez, a school teacher from Morong.
- Olimpia (1855-1887), nicknamed Ypia, married Silvestre Ubaldo, a telegraph operator from Manila.
- Lucia (1857-1919) married Mariano Herbosa of Calamba.
- Maria (1859-1945), nicknamed Biang, married Daniel Faustino Cruz of Biñan, Laguna.
- Jose (1861-1896), the famous Filipino hero and genius, nicknamed Pepe, lived with Josephine Bracken and had a son who died shortly after birth.
- Concepcion (1862-1865), nicknamed Concha, died at the age of 3, marking Rizal's first sorrow in life.
- Josefa (1865-1945), nicknamed Panggoy, died an old maid at the age of 80.
- Trinidad (1868-1951), nicknamed Trining, died an old maid at the age of 83.
- Soledad (1870-1929)
Jose Rizal's Name
- Jose Rizal's full name, Dr. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo y Realonda, holds significant meanings:
- Doctor: completed his medical course in Spain.
- Jose: chosen by his mother, a devotee of St. Joseph.
- Protacio: from Gervacio P., taken from a Christian calendar.
- Mercado: adopted in 1731 by Domigo Lamco, Rizal's paternal great-great-grandfather, meaning "market" in English.
- Rizal: from the Spanish word "Ricial," meaning a field where wheat sprouts again.
- Alonzo: an old surname of his mother.
- Y: connecting word between surnames.
- Realonda: used by Doña Teodora from her godmother's surname.
Jose Rizal's Birth
- Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, between 11 pm and midnight on a Wednesday.
- He was baptized in the Catholic church on June 22, 1861, with Father Rufino Collantes as his baptizer and Father Pedro Casanas as his godfather.
Rizal's Parents
- Don Francisco Mercado (1818-1898) was Rizal's father, a hardy and independent-minded man who worked as a tenant-farmer of the Dominican-owned hacienda.
- Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda (1826-1911) was Rizal's mother, a well-educated woman with refined culture, literary talent, business ability, and fortitude.
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Discover the significance behind each part of Jose Rizal's full name, from 'Doctor' to 'Realonda'. Learn about the origins and inspirations behind his name, including his family's history and cultural influences. Test your knowledge of this important figure in Philippine history.
