Unraveling Rizal's Annotated Work on Morga's Sucpsos de las islas Filipinas - Ta...

What was Rizal copying by hand in 1888?

The entire first edition of Morga's Sucesos de las islas Filipinas, annotating it along the way.

Who promised Rizal to publish the Morga's Sucpsos when completed?

Antonio Regidor, a wealthy countryman, in exile in London following the Cavite Mutiny of 1872.

Why did Rizal decide to publish the Morga himself?

Regidor unexpectedly backed out of the venture, leaving Rizal without a publisher.

Who was Regidor and why did he back out of the venture with Rizal?

Regidor was of Spanish extraction and backed out of the venture without explanation. Racism was hinted as the reason by one of Rizal's friends.

Who was Antonio de Morga and what was his role in the Philippines?

Antonio de Morga was a Spanish government official who was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Manila in 1593, the second most powerful position in the colony next only to the Governor General of the Philippines. He later assumed the office of oidor or judge in the Audiencia.

What was the outcome of the battle between the Spanish fleet and the Dutch invasion led by Olivier van Noort?

Although the Dutch sailed away, the Spaniards lost heavily, and according to Morga, he had jumped ship and swam ashore with nothing but the enemy standard in his hand. The Dutch account of the battle describes Morga hiding and crying in his flagship before it sank.

What scandal involving Morga's daughter does Retana cite in his entry on the Sucesos?

Retana cites a domestic scandal involving Juliana, Morga's eldest daughter, who eloped with a man of lower social standing despite her parents' objections.

What did Morga and his wife do to try to discourage their daughter's relationship?

Morga and his wife beat up Juliana, shaved her hair, and locked her up in the house in an attempt to discourage her relationship with the man she loved.

What was the outcome of the investigation into Morga's corruption in Quito?

Morga was found guilty of corruption, but he escaped humiliation and the gallows by dying in 1636 before the case was concluded.