AI Generated Flashcards: Recit Life of Jose Rizal
What is the full name of Jose Rizal?
Dr. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo y Realonda
What does ‘Jose’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“Chosen by his mother, a devotee of Saint Joseph (San Jose)”
What does ‘Protacio’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“Derived from Gervacio P., a name from the Christian calendar”
What does ‘Mercado’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“Spanish term meaning ‘market,’ adopted by Rizal’s great-great-grandfather, Domingo Lamco”
What does ‘Rizal’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“From the Spanish word ‘Ricial,’ meaning a field where wheat is cut green and sprouts again”
What does ‘Alonzo’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
Old surname of his mother
What does ‘Realonda’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
Used by Doña Teodora from the surname of her godmother
When was Jose Rizal born?
June 19, 1861
Where was Jose Rizal born?
Calamba, Laguna
How old was Jose Rizal when he was baptized?
Three days old
When was Jose Rizal baptized?
June 22, 1861
Who baptized Jose Rizal?
Father Rufino Collantes
Who was Jose Rizal’s godfather?
Father Pedro Casanas
Who was the governor-general of the Philippines when Jose Rizal was born?
Lieutenant-General Jose Lemery
What is the name of Jose Rizal’s father?
Don Francisco Mercado
When was Don Francisco Mercado born?
May 11, 1818
Where was Don Francisco Mercado born?
Biñan, Laguna
Where did Don Francisco Mercado study?
College of San Jose in Manila
What was Jose Rizal’s father’s occupation?
Tenant-farmer of the Dominican-owned hacienda
When did Jose Rizal’s father die?
January 5, 1898
What affectionate title did Jose Rizal give to his father?
A model of fathers
What is the name of Jose Rizal’s mother?
Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda
When was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?
November 8, 1826
Where was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?
Manila
Where did Doña Teodora study?
College of Santa Rosa
What talents did Jose Rizal’s mother have?
Literary talent, business ability, refined culture
When did Jose Rizal’s mother die?
August 16, 1911
How many siblings did Jose Rizal have?
Eleven (2 boys and 9 girls)
Who was Jose Rizal’s eldest sibling?
Saturnina Rizal
Who was Jose Rizal’s brother who was also his mentor?
Paciano Rizal
Who was Jose Rizal’s youngest sibling?
Soledad Rizal
What was Jose Rizal’s first sorrow in life?
The death of his sister, Concepcion Rizal, at age 3
Who was Jose Rizal’s first teacher?
His mother, Doña Teodora Alonso
Who was Jose Rizal’s first formal tutor?
Maestro Celestino
What school did Jose Rizal attend in Biñan?
Private school of Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz
What was Jose Rizal’s first university?
Ateneo Municipal de Manila
What title did Jose Rizal receive upon completing his studies at Ateneo?
Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors
In which subject did Rizal receive only one medal in his third year at Ateneo?
Latin
What was Jose Rizal’s subject of study at the University of Santo Tomas?
Medicine and Philosophy and Letters
Why did Jose Rizal study ophthalmology?
To treat his mother’s worsening eye condition
What was Jose Rizal’s first poem in his native language?
Sa Aking Mga Kabata
What was Jose Rizal’s first dramatic work?
A Tagalog comedy written at age 8
What was Jose Rizal’s first published poem?
Mi Primera Inspiracion
What novel was dedicated to GomBurZa?
El Filibusterismo
What was Jose Rizal’s last poem before his execution?
Mi Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell)
In what year did Jose Rizal travel to Spain?
1882
What ship did Rizal take to Spain?
Salvadora
In which city did Rizal study medicine in Spain?
Madrid
What organization did Rizal join in Spain?
Circulo Hispano-Filipino
Who was the famous German scientist Rizal met in Berlin?
Dr. Feodor Jagor
In which country did Rizal write ‘To the Flowers of Heidelberg’?
Germany
Where was Jose Rizal exiled?
Dapitan
When was Jose Rizal executed?
December 30, 1896
How old was Jose Rizal at the time of his execution?
35 years old
Where was Jose Rizal originally buried?
Originally buried in Paco Cemetery, later transferred to Luneta (Rizal Park)
What was Jose Rizal’s influence on Filipino nationalism?
Encouraged independence, education, and reform through his writings and actions.
