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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.
Jun 24, 2018 · The way José Rizal is celebrated in the Philippines as a national hero finds no match in the world. Shrines and monuments dedicated to his figure are abundant throughout the archipelago, and...
Jun 15, 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
This reflection essay tackles the controversy enveloping Jose Rizal’s qualifications as the national hero of the Philippines. The essay unfolds an intricate layer of details entailing Rizal’s role and contribution to the founding of the Philippines as an independent country.
- Beelee Lobedecis
Apr 2, 2014 · 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. Updated: May 3, 2021
Sep 22, 2023 · His last words, “Consummatum est,” resounded with profound meaning, signifying the culmination of his mission and sacrifice for the Philippines. Rizal’s trial and execution solidified his place in Philippine history as a symbol of resistance and the relentless pursuit of freedom.
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Sep 1, 2022 · Dr. José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, is not only admired for possessing intellectual brilliance but also for taking a stand and resisting the Spanish colonial government. While his death sparked a revolution to overthrow the tyranny, Rizal will always be remembered for his compassion towards the Filipino people and the country.
