Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key biographical details, educational background, family tree, relationships, achievements, exile, trial, execution, and trivia of Dr. Jose Rizal based on the lecture material.

Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law)

The Philippine legislation mandating the inclusion of courses on the life, works, and writings of Jose Rizal in the curricula of all educational institutions.

Claro M. Recto

The Philippine senator who proposed the original bill for the Rizal Law (R.A. 1425).

Jose P. Laurel

The senator who revised the bill that became Republic Act No. 1425 (Rizal Law).

Don Francisco Engracio Rizal y Mercado

The father of Jose Rizal, born in 1818 and died in 1898.

Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda y Quintos

The mother and first teacher of Jose Rizal who taught him the alphabet, reading, writing, poetry, and storytelling.

Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

The full name of Dr. Jose Rizal, who was born in Calamba, Laguna on June 19, 1861, between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM.

Pepe and Ute

The childhood nicknames used to refer to Jose Rizal.

GOMBURZA

The three martyred priests whose execution in 1872 deeply impacted 10-year-old Jose Rizal.

Usman

The name of Jose Rizal's pet dog while he was exiled in Dapitan.

Alipato

The pet pony owned by Jose Rizal during his youth.

Verguenza

The Spanish word for 'shame', associated with Jose Rizal's pet peeve of being called short or small.

Tio Gregorio

Rizal's uncle who encouraged his love for reading good books.

Tio Manuel

Rizal's uncle who encouraged him to engage in physical exercise and sports.

Tio Jose Alberto

Rizal's uncle who inspired and nurtured his artistic ability.

Maestro Justiniano Cruz

Jose Rizal's teacher during his formal primary education at an all-boys school in Biñan, which he started at age 9.

Ateneo Municipal

The secondary school where Jose Rizal earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with the grade of 'Sobresaliente' (Excellent).

Colegio de San Juan de Letran

The secondary school in Manila where Jose Rizal was initially scheduled to take entrance examinations.

University of Santo Tomas (UST)

The university where Jose Rizal studied Philosophy and Letters in his first year before shifting to Pre-Medicine and Medicine.

Licensed Land Surveyor

The professional credential and elective title obtained by Jose Rizal during his tertiary studies.

SPNOLMJCJTS

The mnemonic acronym representing the chronological birth order of the 11 Rizal siblings: Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa, Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Jose, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad, and Soledad.

Saturnina Rizal

The eldest child (panganay) of the Rizal family, nicknamed Neneng, who married Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo of Tanauan, Batangas.

Paciano Rizal

Jose Rizal's only brother, a Katipunero and farmer who served as the real-life inspiration for the character Pilosopo Tasyo.

Narcisa Rizal

The third Rizal sibling, nicknamed Sisa, who worked as a teacher and musician, funded Jose's studies abroad, and located his body after his execution.

Olimpia Rizal

The fourth Rizal sibling, nicknamed Ypia, who was Jose's playmate in karilyo (puppet plays) and died during childbirth after marrying Silvestre Ubaldo.

Lucia Rizal

The fifth Rizal sibling, whose husband Mariano Herbosa died of cholera and was denied a Christian burial due to his connection to Jose Rizal.

Maria Rizal

The sixth Rizal sibling, nicknamed Biang, who married Daniel Faustino of Laguna.

Concepcion Rizal

The eighth Rizal sibling, nicknamed Concha, who died at age 3 from illness, causing Jose Rizal his first major heartbreak.

Josefa Rizal

The ninth Rizal sibling, nicknamed Panggoy, who suffered from epilepsy and died a spinster at age 80.

Trinidad Rizal

The tenth Rizal sibling, nicknamed Trining, who died a spinster at age 83 and was the last surviving member of the immediate family.

Soledad Rizal

The eleventh and youngest sibling in the Rizal family, nicknamed Choleng.

Segunda Katigbak

Jose Rizal's first love ('puppy love') at age 14, referred to as 'Bb. L', who was a friend of his sister Olimpia from Lipa, Batangas and married Manuel Luz.

Leonor Valenzuela

A woman from Pagsanjan nicknamed 'Orang', whom Rizal courted using invisible ink before departing for Spain.

Leonor Rivera

Jose Rizal's longest love affair lasting 11 years, known as 'Taimis', who lived in Rizal's student dormitory, served as the inspiration for Maria Clara, and married Charles Henry Kipping.

Consuelo Ortiga y Perez

The daughter of a former Civil Governor of Manila with whom Rizal had a secret romantic involvement and exchange of poetry in Madrid.

O-Sei-San (Seiko Usui)

The 23-year-old daughter of a Japanese samurai who met Rizal in Japan, taught him Japanese and painting, and later married Alfred Charlton.

Gertrude Beckett

The daughter of Rizal's landlord in London, nicknamed 'Gettie', who shared his interest in sculpture and painting before he left.

Nellie Boustead

An Anglo-Filipina woman in Biarritz who had a romantic relationship with Rizal, though her mother rejected his proposal because he was considered too poor.

Suzanne Jacoby

A Belgian woman and niece of Rizal's landlady at a boarding house in Brussels, whom Rizal left without writing back.

Josephine Bracken

An 18-year-old petite Irish woman and adopted daughter of George Taufer from Hong Kong, who became Jose Rizal's common-law wife during his exile in Dapitan.

Francisco

The infant son of Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken who died shortly after birth in Dapitan.

Polymath

A term describing Jose Rizal due to his extensive expertise across diverse fields of learning, including literature, science, art, and medicine.

Polyglot

A term describing Jose Rizal's ability to speak and write in many different languages.

Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, and Makamisa

The three novels written by Jose Rizal, with Makamisa remaining unfinished.

Exile in Dapitan

Jose Rizal's four-year political banishment to Dapitan, Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao from July 17, 1892, to July 31, 1896.

Sulpukan

A compressed-air wooden cigarette lighter invented by Jose Rizal.

Fort Santiago

The military prison in Manila where Jose Rizal was detained prior to his trial and execution.

Luis Taviel de Andrade

The Spanish defense counsel appointed to represent Jose Rizal during his trial at Cuartel de España.

Rebellion, Sedition, and Formation of an Illegal Organization

The official charges brought against Jose Rizal by the Spanish authorities that led to his death sentence.

Bagumbayan

The location in Manila where 35-year-old Jose Rizal was executed by firing squad at 7:03 AM on December 30, 1896.

Consummatum Est

The Latin expression meaning 'It is finished!', which were Jose Rizal's final words before his execution.

Paco Cemetery

The initial burial site where Jose Rizal's body was interred immediately after his execution.

Draco rizali, Rachophorous rizali, and Apogonia rizali

Three biological species named in honor of Jose Rizal (a flying lizard, a tree frog, and a beetle).

Esgrima

The Spanish term for fencing, a sport actively practiced by Jose Rizal.

Lottery Ticket No. 9736

The winning ticket from the Sorteo de Octubre de 1892 that yielded Jose Rizal a prize share of $6,200$ pesos.

The Greatest Man the Malayan Race Has Produced

An honorific title given to Dr. Jose Rizal recognizing his genius and legacy.