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    Jose Rizal was born in 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy farming family. He came from a large family of 11 children. Rizal displayed many talents from a young age, such as painting, sculpting, and writing poetry. He was influenced by his Chinese and Malay ancestors to be courageous and hard-working. Rizal was also deeply impacted by his mother's teachings and encouragement of his intellectual pursuits. His childhood helped develop his love of learning and skills that would later make him a national hero of the Philippines.

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    Jose Rizal was born in 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy farming family. He came from a large family of 11 children. Rizal displayed many talents from a young age, such as painting, sculpting, and writing poetry. He was influenced by his Chinese and Malay ancestors to be courageous and hard-working. Rizal was also deeply impacted by his mother's teachings and encouragement of his intellectual pursuits. His childhood helped develop his love of learning and skills that would later make him a national hero of the Philippines.

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    Jose Rizal was born in 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy farming family. He came from a large family of 11 children. Rizal displayed many talents from a young age, such as painting, sculpting, and writing poetry. He was influenced by his Chinese and Malay ancestors to be courageous and hard-working. Rizal was also deeply impacted by his mother's teachings and encouragement of his intellectual pursuits. His childhood helped develop his love of learning and skills that would later make him a national hero of the Philippines.

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    Module 1

    Topic 2: Early Life, Childhood and Family


    A. Balba

    Life and Works of Jose Rizal (Liferiz)


    Introduction

    In this topic we will explore on the


    early life of the national hero. Here
    we will learn important details
    about Dr. Jose Rizal, his childhood,
    his family, his talents and even the
    attitudes that he inherited from his
    ancestors. We may be able to
    determine the things that helped
    develop his personality and then
    turning him into a hero.
    Early Life

    - Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna in the Philippines in June 19,
    1861 and was named Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda.

    - Jose's family lived on rented property that was owned by a religious


    order from Dominica, which made them a family of wealthy farmers.

    https://biography.yourdictionary.com/articles/jose-rizal-biography.html
    Family

    RIZAL’S PARENTS
     Don Francisco Mercado (1818-1898) -born in Biñan, Laguna on May 11,
    1818 -studied Latin and Philosophy at the College of San Jose in Manila
    died in Manila on January 5, 1898 at the age of 80

     Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda (1826-1911) -born in Manila on


    November 8, 1826 -educated at the College of Santa Rosa, died in
    Manila on August 16, 1911 at the age of 85
    Family

    Rizal’s Siblings
    1. Saturnina (1850-1913) 6. Maria (1859-1945)
    2. Paciano (1851-1930) 7. Concepcion (1862-1865)
    3. Narcisa (1852-1939) 8. Josefa (1865-1945)
    4. Olimpia (1855-1887) 9. Trinidad (1868-1951)
    5. Lucia (1857-1919) 10. Soledad (1870-1929)
    The Rizal Home

    - stone house in Calamba during the Spanish times


    -two-storey / rectangular in shape,
    - adobe stones and hard-woods / roofed with red tiles

    - The Rizal family belonged to the principalia / Media Clase


    Influences from Ancestors and Family

    Malay ancestors – love of freedom, love to travel, courage


    Chinese ancestors – serious, thrifty, perseverance, love of
    children
    Father – perseverance, self-respect, independent
    Mother – sense of sacrifice, love for arts and literature
    Paciano – love for freedom, justice
    Sisters – respect for women
    Influences from Ancestors and Family

    Tio Jose Alberto- inspired Rizal to develop his artistic ability


    Tio Manuel- inspired Rizal to be athletic
    Tio Gregorio- influenced Rizal to love reading.
    Father Leoncio Lopez- inspired Rizal to value knowledge

    * Tio - uncle
    Childhood Talents and Memories

    - Rizal learned the alphabet from his mother


    - The library of the family helped him kindle his interests in reading and literature.
    - He manifested his skills in painting, sketching and sculpture
    - His mother encourage him to express his ideas and sentiments in verses.
    - Death of his favorite little sister, Conception.
    - His mother taught him to read and write.
    - Leon Monroy teaches him rudiments of Latin.
    Childhood Talents and Memories

    - First journey - June 6, 1868, pilgrimage to Antipolo


    - “The Story of the Moth”
    - First poem entitled “Sa Aking mga Kababata”.
    - His mother was sent to jail (2.5 years)
    - The execution of GOMBURZA happened.

    http://www.gutenberg.org/files/48438/48438-h/48438-h.htm

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