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Who was the only brother of Jose Rizal?
Who was the only brother of Jose Rizal?
What year was Francisco Mercado II born?
What year was Francisco Mercado II born?
Which child of the Rizal-Alonzo marriage died at the age of three?
Which child of the Rizal-Alonzo marriage died at the age of three?
What was Teodora Alonso's notable personality trait?
What was Teodora Alonso's notable personality trait?
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In which province was Francisco Mercado II born?
In which province was Francisco Mercado II born?
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What year was Jose Rizal executed?
What year was Jose Rizal executed?
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Which of the following siblings married a teacher and musician?
Which of the following siblings married a teacher and musician?
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Who was the last of the Rizal siblings to die?
Who was the last of the Rizal siblings to die?
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Which of the following family members of Jose Rizal was known for being business-minded?
Which of the following family members of Jose Rizal was known for being business-minded?
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What significant role did Paciano Rizal serve in the Philippine Revolution?
What significant role did Paciano Rizal serve in the Philippine Revolution?
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Which of the following is NOT a traceable ancestry within the Mercado-Rizal family?
Which of the following is NOT a traceable ancestry within the Mercado-Rizal family?
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How many members were in Jose Rizal's immediate family?
How many members were in Jose Rizal's immediate family?
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What was the cause of death for Olympia Rizal?
What was the cause of death for Olympia Rizal?
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In which year did Teodora Alonso pass away?
In which year did Teodora Alonso pass away?
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What was the occupation of the father of Jose Rizal, Francisco Mercado II?
What was the occupation of the father of Jose Rizal, Francisco Mercado II?
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Which child of the Rizal family was the second to die?
Which child of the Rizal family was the second to die?
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Study Notes
Rizal Family Overview
- The Rizal family was one of the most prominent families in the Philippines during the late 19th century.
- Domingo Lam-co, the founding patriarch, emigrated from Amoy, China, toward the end of the 17th century.
- Lam-co married Ines de la Rosa, who was of Chinese half-breed descent.
- The Mercado-Rizal family lineage includes Japanese, Spanish, Malay, and Negrito ancestry, in addition to Chinese heritage.
Family Structure
- Jose Rizal was part of a 13-member family consisting of his parents and 11 siblings (9 sisters and 1 brother).
- Parents:
- Francisco Mercado II (1818-1898), born in Biñan, Laguna, youngest of 13 siblings. Studied at San Jose College and died in Manila.
- Teodora Alonso Realonda (1827-1913), the second child of Lorenzo Alonso and Brijida de Quintos. Educated at Colegio de Santa Rosa, known for her business acumen, courtesy, and strong religious values.
Siblings of Jose Rizal
- Saturnina Rizal (1850-1913): Eldest sibling, married Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo from Batangas.
- Paciano Rizal (1851-1930): Jose’s only brother, educated at San Jose College, became a farmer and general in the Philippine Revolution.
- Narcisa Rizal (1852-1939): Third child, married Antonio Lopez in Morong, also a teacher and musician.
- Olympia Rizal (1855-1887): Fourth sibling who married Silvestre Ubaldo; died due to childbirth complications.
- Lucia Rizal (1857-1919): Fifth child, married Matriano Herbosa.
- Maria Rizal (1859-1945): Sixth sibling, married Daniel Faustino Cruz of Biñan, Laguna.
- Jose Rizal (1861-1896): Seventh child, executed by Spanish authorities on December 30, 1896.
- Concepcion Rizal (1862-1865): Eighth child, died young at age three.
- Josefa Rizal (1865-1945): Ninth sibling, suffered from epilepsy, lived as a spinster.
- Trinidad Rizal (1868-1951): Tenth child, also died unmarried, was the last of the siblings to pass away.
- Soledad Rizal (1870-1929): Youngest sibling, married Pantaleon Quintero.
Rizal Family Overview
- The Rizal family was one of the most prominent families in the Philippines during the late 19th century.
- Domingo Lam-co, the founding patriarch, emigrated from Amoy, China, toward the end of the 17th century.
- Lam-co married Ines de la Rosa, who was of Chinese half-breed descent.
- The Mercado-Rizal family lineage includes Japanese, Spanish, Malay, and Negrito ancestry, in addition to Chinese heritage.
Family Structure
- Jose Rizal was part of a 13-member family consisting of his parents and 11 siblings (9 sisters and 1 brother).
- Parents:
- Francisco Mercado II (1818-1898), born in Biñan, Laguna, youngest of 13 siblings. Studied at San Jose College and died in Manila.
- Teodora Alonso Realonda (1827-1913), the second child of Lorenzo Alonso and Brijida de Quintos. Educated at Colegio de Santa Rosa, known for her business acumen, courtesy, and strong religious values.
Siblings of Jose Rizal
- Saturnina Rizal (1850-1913): Eldest sibling, married Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo from Batangas.
- Paciano Rizal (1851-1930): Jose’s only brother, educated at San Jose College, became a farmer and general in the Philippine Revolution.
- Narcisa Rizal (1852-1939): Third child, married Antonio Lopez in Morong, also a teacher and musician.
- Olympia Rizal (1855-1887): Fourth sibling who married Silvestre Ubaldo; died due to childbirth complications.
- Lucia Rizal (1857-1919): Fifth child, married Matriano Herbosa.
- Maria Rizal (1859-1945): Sixth sibling, married Daniel Faustino Cruz of Biñan, Laguna.
- Jose Rizal (1861-1896): Seventh child, executed by Spanish authorities on December 30, 1896.
- Concepcion Rizal (1862-1865): Eighth child, died young at age three.
- Josefa Rizal (1865-1945): Ninth sibling, suffered from epilepsy, lived as a spinster.
- Trinidad Rizal (1868-1951): Tenth child, also died unmarried, was the last of the siblings to pass away.
- Soledad Rizal (1870-1929): Youngest sibling, married Pantaleon Quintero.
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Test your knowledge about the Rizal family, one of the most prominent families in Philippine history. Discover the diverse heritage of Jose Rizal, including his Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Malay, and Negrito ancestry, which shaped his identity and legacy.
