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Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

Full name of Dr. Jose Rizal?

June 19, 1861 in Calamba Laguna

When was Dr, Rizal Born and where?

Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso

Who Were Rizal's Parents?

Ateneo De Manila

Where did he study?

Spain

Where did he continue his education for medicine?

Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

What were the novels Rizal Wrote?

Bagumbayan (Luneta) on December 30, 1896 age 35

Where was he Executed and when?

Meaning of Rizal’s Name

According to the book in Excelsis, writer Felice Prudente Santa Maria explains that Rizal got the nickname “Pepe” because the letters “P.P.” were always used after the name of Saint Joseph.

In latin, “P.P.” stands for “pater putativus,” which means “putative father.” In spanish, the letter “P” is pronounced as “peh,” which led people to start calling Saint Joseph “Pepe” instead of “jose.” Given that Rizal’s given name was Jose. people also began to call him “Pepe” as a nickname.

Fransisco Engracio Mercado Rizal

was the father of Dr. José Rizal. He was born on May 11, 1818, in Biñan, Laguna, to Juan Mercado and Cirila Alejandra. Francisco studied Latin and Philosophy at Colegio de San José in Manila, showing early on his love for learning. Later when Francisco lost both of his parents he moved to Calamba to work in a hacienda owned by a Dominican. He worked hard to provide a comfortable life for his wife and children. He was also known for being educated, wise, and hardworking, and he valued education deeply — which he passed on to his children. He married Teodora Alonso Realonda, and together they had eleven children. He died on January 5, 1898, in Manila, at the age of 79.

Juan Mercado

was Jose Rizal's grandfather and a prominent town leader in Biñan, Laguna, where he served as the capitan del pueblo (town captain) in 1808, 1813, and 1823. Born in Biñan to Francisco Mercado and Bernarda Monica, He was a hardworking and benevolent figure who married the Chinese-Filipino mestiza, Cirila Alejandra. They had 13 children, including Rizal's father, Francisco Engracio Mercado, and lived in a large stone house in Biñan and died in the year 1826.

Francisco (Francis) Mercado

was the great- grandfather of Jose Rizal. He was a wealthy farmer and became the gobernadorcillo (town mayor) of Biñan, Laguna, in 1783. He married Bernarda Monicha, and they had a son named Juan Mercado, who was Jose Rizal's paternal grandfather. He was known for being a prosperous farmer with the largest herd of carabaos in Biñan.

In Calamba, He was well-respected and known as “Don ______” or “Don Kiko.” Don is an honorific prefix used to show respect and curtesy. He was a man of few words but great actions, with a strong body and a sharp mind. He was elected by the citizens of Calamba to be their “cabeza de barangay,” or head of the town. His son, Jose Rizal, affectionately called him “a model of fathers” in his student memoirs.

Teadora ALonso Realonda y Quintos

She is Jose Rizal’s Mother and was born on November 8, 1826, in Santa Cruz, Manila.She was the daughter of Lorenzo Alberto Alonso and Brigida de Quintos. Coming from a well-educated and respected family, she studied at the Colegio de Santa Rosa, where she learned religion, literature, and household management. She was also a part of the Principalia. In 1848, she married Francisco Mercado, a native of Biñán, Laguna, and together they had eleven children. She died on August 16, 1911 (87)

Principalia

are the ruling and educated upper class in the towns during the Spanishi occupation

Gobernadorcillo

The highest position any Filipino could hold in government.

SATURNINA RIZAL

Nickname: Neneng

was born in 1850. She is the oldest of the Rizal chidren. She was known for being a kind and responsible sister. She married Manuel T. Hidalgo of Tanawan, Batangas and had five children together

Paciano Rizal

Also known as: Lolo Ciano

was the second child and the only son besides José. He was born on March 9, 1851. He was intelligent, quiet, and patriotic. He became a general in Emilio Aguinaldo’s army and was known as “the silent hero. After the Revolution, he retired to his farm in Los Baños, where he lived as a gentleman farmer and died an old bachelor aged 79.

Narcisa Rizal

Pet Name: Sisa

3rd sibling, was born in 1852. She was known for her love of music and her caring nature as a sister. She was the one who searched for José Rizal’s body after he was executed in Bagumbayan and paid to ensure he was properly buried. She married Antonio Lopez, a teacher and musician.

Olimpia Rizal

Pet Name: Ypia

4th sibling, was born in 1855 and was married to Silvestre Ubaldo, a telegraph operator and together they had three children. She was close to their mother, Teodora Alonso. Unfortunately, she died in 1887 from childbirth when she was only 32 years old.

Lucia Rizal

5th Sibling was born in 1857. She was married to Mariano Herbosa of Calamba, who was a nephew of Father Casanas. Together, they had 5 children. In 1889, Mariano died due to an epidemic but was denied a Christian burial. This was due to the fact that he was the brother in law of Jose Rizal.

Maria Rizal

is the sixth child born in 1859. She was kind, understanding, and close to Rizal. They often exchanged letters and stories. She married Daniel Faustino Cruz of Biñan, Laguna. She was one of the custodians of Rizal's letters.

CONCEPCIÓN RIZAL

is the eighth sibling born after Jose Rizal. She was born in 1862. She was Jose Rizal's favorite sibling when he was young. Unfortunately, she died at the age of three. Her death deeply affected Rizal and left a deep mark on the hero's heart.

Josefa Rizal

is the ninth child born in 1865. She was brave and patriotic, and one of the first women to join the Katipunan. She suffered from epilepsy, but this did not hinder her love for her country. She died unmarried.

Trinidad Rizal

is the tenth child born in 1868. She was quiet but trustworthy. She was the keeper of Rizal's last poem, "Mi Último Adiós." Like Josefa, she also never married and was part of the patriotic women.

Soledad Rizal

is the eleventh child born in 1870 and was Rizal's youngest sister. She became a teacher and was known for her kindness and intelligence. She married Pantaleon Quintero and continued her brother Jose Rizal's teachings.

Phenom

a person who is outstandingly talented or admired, especially an up-and-comer.

Father Leoncio Lopez

the parish priest of Calamba,

Tio Jose Alberto

inspired him to cultivate his artistic ability

Tio Manuel

who encouraged him to fortify his frail body through physical exercises;

Tio Gregorio

who intensified Rizal's avidness to read good books

Fort Santiago

Where was Rizal jailed?

Luntian

What does Rizal Mean?