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JOSE RIZAL
P R O T A C I O R I Z A L M E R C A D O Y A L O N S O R E A L O N D A
WHO IS JOSE
RIZAL?
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LIFE
Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna,
Jose Rizal was a gifted and intelligent child from a wealthy family. He excelled in
reading and writing, mastering the alphabet by three years old. Rizal graduated
from Ateneo Municipal de Manila at sixteen and later pursued a medical degree at
The University of Santo Tomas in 1878.
Despite his academic achievements, Rizal's passion for learning led him to leave
the Philippines and become a great Filipino traveler. His first trip was in 1882 to
Spain, where he learned nearly 22 languages, including his native languages and
dialects. Rizal's travels served as an important part of his education, exposing him
to other nations' culture and politics. These experiences influenced his desire to
bring change to his native land, the Philippines, and the struggles he faced.
EDUCATION
Jose Rizal’s first teacher was his mother, who Rizal traveled to Europe, Austin Craig's biographer
had taught him how to read and pray and who explains that Rizal had to leave his country to gain better
FIRST had encouraged him to write poetry. Later, MAY education, leaving his family unaware of his plans. His
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private tutors taught the young Rizal Spanish
and Latin, before he was sent to a private
1882 name was entered in Santo Tomas at the new term's
opening, and Paciano went to Manila to search for his
school in Biñan. brother who he had helped escape.
Jose Rizal, a Filipino national hero, was a product of the Enlightenment philosophy,
which emerged in Europe during the eighteenth century and continued into the
19th century. His writings, which focused on social and religious injustices of
Spanish rule in the Philippines, transformed him from a writer and propagandist to
a national hero. Rizal, from a well-to-do family, was the only sibling to study in
Spain, sacrificing much for his education. During his time in Spain, Spain
experienced a decline due to a long war of succession and Church influence in
government. The Philippines remained Spain's most durable colony, with harsher
colonial policies. Rizal, along with other Filipino expatriates, advocated for reform
of Spain's colonial policies, highlighting the influence of Enlightenment ideas in
Europe.
PHILOSOPHY
The national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal, was a complex
individual whose views included social reform, education, and
nationalism. His thought placed a strong emphasis on the ability of
education to elevate a country and foster civic engagement. In order
to overcome societal challenges, Rizal thought that critical thinking and
enlightenment were essential. His writings, especially "Noli Me
Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," were used as a platform to draw
attention to the abuses committed during Spanish colonial control and
to foster a feeling of patriotism. As a result of his execution in 1896,
Rizal became a symbol of resistance and nationalism and helped to
fan the flames of Philippine independence.
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