Life and Works of Rizal

Summary

Jose Rizal, born in 1861 in the Philippines, was a polymath known for his intellect and creativity. He was a prolific writer, with 'Noli Me Tangere' exposing Spanish colonial abuses. Rizal's education in Manila and Spain laid the foundation for his influential novels. His life was marked by advocacy for Filipino rights, culminating in his execution in 1896. His relationships and charm added a human touch to his legacy as a national hero.

Takeaways

• 🗓️ Jose Rizal was born in 1861 in Calamba, Philippines.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He was the seventh of eleven children with nine sisters and one brother.
• 🏡 His parents belonged to distinguished families and were leaseholders of land.
• 🌱 Rizal showed a precocious intellect and spent much of his childhood in nature.
• 📚 His first teacher was his mother, who taught him the alphabet and prayers.
• 🎓 At the age of 11, he enrolled at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, excelling in various subjects.
• 📚🇪🇸 He studied medicine in Central Madrid and observed medical practices in France.
• 📖 He wrote 'Noli Me Tangere', a novel exposing the colonial relationship of Spain and the Philippines.
• 📚🇩🇪 His second novel, 'El Filibusterismo', was written during his time in Europe and was translated into multiple languages.
• 💔 Rizal faced persecution for his writings, leading to his exile from the Philippines.
• 📜 He was involved in the Propaganda Movement, advocating for reforms in the Philippines.
• 💔🔫 Rizal was executed after being implicated in a rebellion, despite his efforts for peaceful reform.
• ❤️ He was known for his charm and had nine girlfriends throughout his life.
• 📜🏆 His written works won literary contests and continue to be celebrated.

Q & A

Who was José Rizal?

José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino nationalist, writer, and revolutionary. He is considered a national hero of the Philippines for his efforts to expose and critique Spanish colonial rule through his writings.

Where and when was José Rizal born?

José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines.

What is known about Rizal’s family background?

Rizal was the seventh of eleven children. His parents, Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Realonda, were educated and came from distinguished families. They were leaseholders of land owned by the Dominican friars.

Who was Rizal’s first teacher, and what values did he learn early on?

Rizal's first teacher was his mother, Teodora Alonso, who taught him the alphabet, prayers, and values such as discipline, which he carried throughout his life.

How did the death of his sister Concepcion affect Rizal?

Rizal was deeply affected by the death of his younger sister, Concepcion, at the age of three. It was the first time he remembered shedding real tears.

Where did Rizal receive his formal education?

Rizal studied under private tutors before enrolling at Ateneo Municipal de Manila, where he excelled in subjects like philosophy, physics, and natural history. He later pursued a medical degree in Spain at the Central University of Madrid.

What were Rizal's key contributions to Filipino nationalism?

Rizal was a leading figure in the Filipino nationalist movement. His novels 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo' exposed the abuses of the Spanish colonial government and the Catholic friars, which inspired Filipinos to fight for independence.

What was the theme of Rizal's novel 'Noli Me Tangere'?

'Noli Me Tangere' addresses the social injustices in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, focusing on the abuse of power by the Catholic friars and the colonial government.

What is the significance of Rizal's second novel 'El Filibusterismo'?

'El Filibusterismo,' the sequel to 'Noli Me Tangere,' is a more radical and politically charged novel. It highlights the growing unrest and desire for change among Filipinos under Spanish rule.

How did Rizal’s personal life influence his legacy?

Rizal was known for his intellectual charm and had relationships with several women. His dedication to his country and personal sacrifices made him a revered figure, both as a scholar and a symbol of Filipino patriotism.

Outlines

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🌱 Early Life and Education of Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal was born in 1861 in Calamba, Philippines, to educated parents from distinguished families. He was the seventh of eleven children and showed an early aptitude for learning. His mother, a woman of good character and culture, was his first teacher. At the age of four, he was already reading and writing. Rizal's education began under the tutelage of Justiniano Aquino Cruz before moving to Manila. He excelled in various subjects, including philosophy, physics, chemistry, and natural history, and graduated with honors. His intellectual curiosity led him to study medicine in Spain and observe medical practices in France. Rizal was also involved in the propaganda movement, advocating for the concerns of the Philippines under Spanish rule. Despite facing opposition, he published 'Noli Me Tangere' in 1887, which exposed the colonial relationship between Spain and the Philippines.

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📚 Rizal's Literary Works and Personal Life

Jose Rizal is known for his two canonical novels, 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo,' which critique the Spanish colonial rule and the Catholic Church's influence in the Philippines. 'Noli Me Tangere' tells the story of Crisostomo Ibarra, a reformist who returns to his hometown with hopes of improving the lives of his countrymen but faces the oppressive forces of the church and government. 'El Filibusterismo' continues the narrative, emphasizing the struggle for national identity and the fight against colonialism. Rizal's personal life was also marked by his charm and intellect, which led to relationships with several women. His romantic interests included Segunda, Leonore, Consuelo Ortega, and others, reflecting his emotional and personal side alongside his political and literary contributions.

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💖 Rizal's Romances and Legacy

Jose Rizal's personal life was as captivating as his literary works. He had nine girlfriends throughout his life, starting with relationships in his teenage years. Each relationship was significant, reflecting Rizal's charisma and the emotional depth of his character. One of his relationships resulted in a child, Francisco, who unfortunately died at birth. Rizal's romantic life adds a humanizing layer to the national hero, showing that he was not only a revolutionary thinker but also a man of deep emotions and personal connections. His legacy extends beyond his intellectual contributions, as he is remembered for his wit, knowledge, and the ability to captivate hearts.

Keywords

💡Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal is a central figure in the video, recognized as a national hero of the Philippines. Born in 1861 in Calamba, Philippines, Rizal was a polymath with interests in medicine, literature, and social reform. The video discusses his early life, education, and his significant contributions to Philippine society and culture. His works, particularly his novels, are highlighted as tools for critiquing the colonial government and advocating for Filipino rights.

💡Calamba

Calamba is the birthplace of Jose Rizal, mentioned in the video as a significant location in his early life. It is a city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. The video uses Calamba to set the geographical and cultural context for understanding Rizal's upbringing and the influences that shaped his worldview.

💡Propaganda Movement

The Propaganda Movement refers to the efforts by Filipino intellectuals in the late 19th century to promote political and social reforms in the Philippines under Spanish colonial rule. The video connects Rizal's involvement in this movement to his writings and his role as an advocate for Filipino rights and self-governance.

💡Noli Me Tangere

Noli Me Tangere, which translates to 'Touch Me Not', is one of Rizal's most famous novels. The video discusses its publication in 1887 and its critical portrayal of Spanish friars and the colonial government. It was a significant work in the Propaganda Movement and is considered a canonical text in Philippine literature.

💡El Filibusterismo

El Filibusterismo is Rizal's second novel, a sequel to Noli Me Tangere. The video mentions its publication in 1891 and its continuation of the themes of colonial critique and the struggle for Filipino self-determination. It is also noted for its role in inspiring nationalist sentiments among Filipinos.

💡Spanish Colonial Rule

Spanish Colonial Rule refers to the period of Spanish control over the Philippines from the 16th to the late 19th century. The video discusses how Rizal's works were critical of this rule, highlighting the inequities and injustices faced by Filipinos under colonial governance.

💡Retraction

Retraction, in the context of the video, refers to the controversial claim that Rizal renounced his revolutionary ideas and returned to the Catholic faith before his execution. The video presents different perspectives on this claim, including official accounts and critical analyses that question its authenticity.

💡Rizal's Relationships

The video also delves into the personal life of Jose Rizal, mentioning his relationships and the number of girlfriends he had. This aspect humanizes Rizal, showing that he was not only a political and intellectual figure but also had a rich personal life, which included romantic interests and connections with various individuals.

💡Outstanding Student

The term 'Outstanding Student' is used in the video to describe Rizal's academic achievements, particularly his graduation as 'sobre saliente' from the Teneo Municipal de Manila. This highlights his intellectual prowess and dedication to learning, which were foundational to his later contributions as a writer and reformer.

💡Philippines

The Philippines is the nation where Rizal was born and the subject of his advocacy. The video uses the term to discuss the historical context of the country under colonial rule and Rizal's efforts to bring about change and reform through his writings and activism.

💡Intellect

Intellect is a keyword that encapsulates Rizal's remarkable cognitive abilities and his contributions to various fields. The video mentions his precocious intellect, which was evident from a young age and led him to become a prolific writer, a skilled physician, and a keen observer of society.

Highlights

Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Philippines, in 1861.

He was baptized at the Catholic church of Calamba.

Rizal was the seventh of eleven children, with nine sisters and one brother.

Both of Rizal's parents were educated and came from distinguished families.

Rizal's mother was his first teacher, teaching him the alphabet and prayers.

At age four, Rizal was sent to private tutors for education in Spanish.

Rizal enrolled at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila at the age of 11.

He excelled in philosophy, physics, chemistry, and natural history.

Rizal graduated as one of the nine students in his class declared sobre saliente or outstanding.

He enrolled in a course in medicine at the Central University of Madrid in 1883.

Rizal traveled to France to observe medical practices.

He published 'Noli Me Tangere' in Germany in 1887, exposing the colonial relationship of Spain and the Philippines.

Rizal was actively involved in the Propaganda Movement, advocating for Filipino concerns.

His novel 'El Filibusterismo' was published in 1891, focusing on social and political issues in the Philippines.

Rizal's works were smuggled into the Philippines after being condemned by Spanish authorities.

Rizal had nine girlfriends throughout his life, reflecting his charisma and appeal.

Rizal's final hours were spent in Dapitan, where he was visited by Jesuit priests.

Controversy surrounds Rizal's alleged retraction of Masonry and return to Catholicism before his execution.

Transcripts

jose protago rizal mercado e

alonso riolonda that's a long name right

who is he do we really know everything

about him

let's find out

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1861 jose

was born in calamba philippines laguna

province

he was baptized at the catholic of

calamba by the parish priest

reverend rufino juliantes with reverend

pedro josanas

joserisal was the seventh of the eleven

children who had nine sisters and one

brother

both his parents francisco mercado rizal

and theodora alonso riolonda

were educated and belong to

distinguished families

there were leaseholders of ascenda and

an accompanying rice farm by the

dominicans

from an early age joserista showed a

precocious

intellect as a child results spent a lot

of time

in nature making careful observations

that sparked his creativity

the first teacher of rizal was his

mother who was a remarkable woman of

good character and fine culture

on her lap he learned the alphabet and

prayers at the hg

and could read and write poverty at age

five

she taught him values which he carried

on until later in his life

when he was four years old his sister

concepcion

the eighth child in the russell family

died at the age of three

it was on this occasion that result

remembered having shed

real tears for the first time later

his parents sought and paid for private

tutors teach the young result

spanish and the teens lisal had his

first early education studied under

justiniano aquino cruz

in binyan before he was sent to manila

as to his father's request he took the

entrance examination

in colegio de san juan de letran but the

dominican fires

asked him to transfer to another school

due to his radical

and bold questions when he was 11 years

old

he enrolled at the teneo municipal de

manila

he earned excellent marks in subjects

like philosophy

physics chemistry and natural history

and graduated as one of the nine

students in his class

declared sobre saliente or outstanding

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he enrolled in a course in medicine at

the

central madrid in spain in june 1883

he traveled to france to observe how

madison was being practiced there

after his three-month saturn in france

rizal returned to madrid

and thought about publishing a book that

exposed the colonial relationship of

spain and the philippines

this idea was realized in march 1887

with the publication of the nobel

nativity

in germany rizal was actively involved

in the propaganda movement

composed of filipinos in spain who

sought to direct the attention of

spaniards

to the concerns of the spanish colony in

the 20s

rizal returned in manila in august 1887

after five years in europe however his

homecoming was met with a firefighter

over no limitation the archbishop of

manila issued an order banning the

possession

and the reading of the novel an order

that was later reinforced with a

government

general six months later

pressured by the spanish authorities as

well as

by his family and friends to leave the

country

and avoid further persecution rizal

left manila for hong kong

from 1888 to 1890 he shuttled between

london

and paris where he wrote ethnographic

and history related studies

as well as political articles he also

frequently

visited spain where he met with fellow

filipinos

intellectuals like marcelo h

del pilar mariano ponce and grosjano

lopez

in august he was admitted to the british

museum

where he copied antonio morgan's massive

study of the philippines

successors de las islas filipinas

which later annotated for publication

as a gift to the filipinos

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the first of two canonical 19th century

novels nalimitang hurley

came from the latin word dutchman it is

november but it an 1887 result during

the colonization of the philippines

baseball

to describe and perceive inequities of

the spanish catholic friars

and the ruling government nalimitang

herrera revolves around christos ibarra

who after a 7 year stay in europe to

study

comes home to his town of san diego

brimming with the desire to contribute

to the development of the town's people

more specifically as a reformist he aims

to make education accessible to more

people

his idealism however cannot bear fruit

because of insidious forces spent on

destroying him

ibarra learns that his father then

rafael

had been embraced in a conflict with

padre damaso

who eventually causes his humiliation

and death

it is not only political power but the

friar's rules

he has also underpowered to seduce the

mother of maria clara

after maria clara it is also padres

albee who almost causes ibarra's death

at the groundbreaking ceremonies for the

school

things come ahead when ebara is

implicated in a field uprising

instigated by padra salvi the young man

is imprisoned but is abandonmentally

rescued by elias

who life ibarra has saved in the past as

the novel ends the thoroughly

dissolution ibarra

sees a big huge truth

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alfilo biscarismo the subversive is the

second novel by vasarisa

eden 61 to 1896 national heroes of the

philippines

like its predecessor the better known

the feeling was written in gasoline when

result was traveling

and studying in europe it was published

in gen

in 1891 and later translated into

english

german french japanese

tagalog ilonggo and other languages

a nationalist novel by an author who has

been called the first filipino

its nature as a social document of the

late

19th century philippines is often

emphasized

for many years puppies of the field were

smuggled into the philippines

after it was condemned as aggressive

by the spanish authorities

sarasota attraction the following

primary sources are two kinds

first the first two are the official

accounts as sweetness for the

issues who were instrumental in the

alligator regression

the other two are critical analysts by

two resolved scholars

who doubted the story of retraction this

statement of

father a presentable where he was one of

the jesuit priests

visited resell during his last hour in

port santiago

he claimed that he managed to persuade

the result of

the announced masonry and return to the

catholic called

and affidavit executed in 1970 he also

claimed that he was one

who solemnized the marriage of josephine

and jose

a statement of father video it was the

suit

yesterday superior in the philippines

during the time when rizal was sexist

executed in 1917 he issued an

affidavit recounting his involvement in

the alligator russia

he was involved only in securing the

reduction document from the

archbishop of manila bernardo

zaleda to write another shorter

attraction document as well which has

the one result

allegedly copy critical analysis of

prophet obama a writer including the

written

work entitled by biography

at the result which won a literary

contest in 1938

i love you mahal kita hashtimas

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imagine how lovable is that he actually

went overseas to find love

but the interesting part is it is not

just

one or two nor three

given his charms and appeal jose rizal

is considered

our hero heartthrob with nine

girlfriends in total

segunda year 1877

results age 17 years old

leonard valenzuela year 1878.

leonore also known by her nickname orang

he was 14 years old you know rivera

year 1878-1890

rizal's age 17 to 29 years old

the girl is 18 years old consuelo ortega

year 1884.

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year 1888 results age 27 years old

retro beckett year 1888

suzanne jacoby year 1890

resolves age 28 years old nelly boosted

year 1891

pepe had a child with broken with a

child died at birth

rizal named his son francisco

jealous don't be jose rizal actually

showed that

we can catch hearts with wit knowledge

and charisma um

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[Applause]

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[Laughter]

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