Life and Family of Dr. José Rizal

Vocabulary flashcards covering the biographical details, education, family members, and historical context of Dr. José Rizal.

Dr. José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realondo

The National Hero of the Philippines, also known as "Pepe," who authored the novels "El Filibusterismo" and "Noli me Tangere."

June 19, 1861

The birthday of José Rizal.

December 30, 1896

The execution day and death of José Rizal, during which he had $9$ shots on his execution.

Universidad Central de Madrid

The institution in Spain where Rizal finished his medical degree after leaving UST in 1882.

Doña Teodora Alonzo Realonda

The mother of Rizal who had 11 children; she attended the College of Sta. Rosa and died on August 16, 1911.

Paco Cemetery

A Fil-Chinese cemetery used for those who died of cholera, non-Christian Filipinos, and rebellious Filipinos like Rizal.

Rizalismo

A religion in the Philippines that regards Dr. Rizal as a prophet.

Colegios and Beaterios

The respective terms for schools for men and schools for women.

Don Fransisco

Rizal's father, described as a strict and very religious man who received a letter from Rizal just before his death.

Concepcion

Known as "Concha," she was Rizal's sister who died of Malaria at the age of $3$.

Soledad

Known as "chole," she was rumored to be the daughter of Saturnina with Teodora's half-brother, though Teodora claimed her to avoid scandal.

Paciano

Rizal's brother who became a general/colonel against the American Army and was immortalized as the wise Pilosopo Tasio in "Noli Me Tangere."

Lucia

Rizal's sister whose husband was denied a Christian burial due to his connection with Rizal after dying in a cholera epidemic.

Olimpia

Rizal's sister who died of a hemorrhage while giving birth and was buried in Paco cemetery.

Mercado

The last name Rizal used when traveling to Spain; it was commonly used as a surname for Chinese merchants.

Rizal (Surname)

A surname meaning "green land," adopted by Rizal's father because the original family name did not fit their occupation.