What can be learned about Rizal's paternal ancestors: Domingo Lamco, Francisco Mercado, and Juan Mercado?
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The question presents a family tree related to Rizal's paternal side, detailing the history of his ancestors including Domingo Lamco, Francisco Mercado, and Juan Mercado. It looks to provide information about their relationships, marriages, and positions.
Answer
Domingo Lamco was a Chinese immigrant who took the surname 'Mercado.' Francisco Mercado and Juan Mercado, descendants of Domingo, both served as gobernadorcillo of Biñan.
Domingo Lamco was a Chinese immigrant from Chiangkow who arrived in Manila around 1690, married Ines Dela Rosa, and took the surname 'Mercado' in 1731. Francisco Mercado, his son, was Rizal's great-grandfather, married Cirila Bernacha, and was elected gobernadorcillo of Biñan. Juan Mercado, Francisco's son, was Rizal's grandfather, married Cirila Alejandro, and also served as gobernadorcillo of Biñan.
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Domingo Lamco was a Chinese immigrant from Chiangkow who arrived in Manila around 1690, married Ines Dela Rosa, and took the surname 'Mercado' in 1731. Francisco Mercado, his son, was Rizal's great-grandfather, married Cirila Bernacha, and was elected gobernadorcillo of Biñan. Juan Mercado, Francisco's son, was Rizal's grandfather, married Cirila Alejandro, and also served as gobernadorcillo of Biñan.
More Information
Domingo Lamco adopted the surname 'Mercado' to avoid discrimination against Chinese immigrants. Both Francisco Mercado and his son Juan Mercado played significant roles in their local community as gobernadorcillo.
Sources
- José Rizal Family Tree - Philippine Folklife Museum Foundation - philippinefolklifemuseum.org
- Lineage of Dr. Jose Rizal Recap - Quizgecko - quizgecko.com
- Chapter 2 Rizal - JOSE RIZAL'S FAMILY TREE AND HISTORY - Studocu - studocu.com
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