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José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda [7] ( Spanish: [xoˈse riˈsal, -ˈθal], Tagalog: [hoˈse ɾiˈsal]; June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered a national hero ( pambansang bayani) of the Philippines.
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May 9, 2024 · José Rizal (born June 19, 1861, Calamba, Philippines—died December 30, 1896, Manila) was a patriot, physician, and man of letters who was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement. The son of a prosperous landowner, Rizal was educated in Manila and at the University of Madrid.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: José Rizal called for peaceful reform of Spain's colonial rule in the Philippines. After his 1896 execution, he became an icon for the nationalist movement. Industries. Science...
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Nov 15, 2019 · José Rizal (June 19, 1861–December 30, 1896) was a man of intellectual power and artistic talent whom Filipinos honor as their national hero. He excelled at anything that he put his mind to: medicine, poetry, sketching, architecture, sociology, and more.
- Kallie Szczepanski
Rizal became a symbol for Philippine independence. His death united the Filipino people, who became convinced that there was no alternative to full independence from Spain. Every year on December 30, the anniversary of his death, Rizal Day is celebrated as a national holiday in the Philippines.
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José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda ( Spanish: [ xoˈse riˈsal, -ˈθal], Tagalog: [ hoˈse ɾiˈsal]; June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered a national hero ( pambansang bayani) of the Philippines.
Sep 1, 2022 · Learn about José Rizal, the polyglot, ophthalmologist, and writer who resisted the Spanish colonial rule and inspired the Philippine Revolution. Discover his humble beginnings, his literary masterpieces, his exile and execution, and his lasting impact on Filipino culture and history.
