oS ‘CHAPTER 4 Rizal’s Ancestry and Birth ‘The Rizal Shrine in Calamba ilipi pecially from Calamba, are proud of Rizal’s Filo eocenly visited by tourists both Filipinos and frig vt homme were Rizal was born is a combination of Filipino-Spanish ie style, In 1949, Architect Juan Nakpil volunteered his services for the reat ing of the historical house. Nakpil used historical research in reviving the Spanish design of the house, to how it looks today. The Executive Otter us by President Elpidio Quirino, paved the way for the reconstruction and inaugy. ration of the house as Rizal Shrine. The parents of Rizal were from Bifian, Laguna a neighboring town of Calamba. They settled in Calamba to lease and cultivate lands under the prop- erty of the Dominican friars, who practically owned the town. Through cultiva. tion of land and bountiful harvest, Rizal’s father Francisco, became one of the town’s wealthiest men. From his earnings, he became known as Don Francisco Mercado. Rizal’s father was the first to build a stone house in the town, kept a carriage, library and spent for the education of his children in Manila, ~ Rizal’s Genecology The Mercado-Rizal Family The Rizal family was considered one of the biggest families during their time. The family is consisting of thirteen-member family consisting of the Parents, Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso Realonda, nine daughter sis- ters and sons. Francisco Mercado (1818-1898) Father of Jose Rizal who was the youngest of 13 off springs of Juan and Cirila Mercado. He was bom in Bibas: Lagann ov April 18, 1818. He si latin and Philosophy in College of San Jose in manila. He was a hardly independent-minded man, who talked us and worked more, and was ston of body and valiant in spirit. He died in Manila on January 5, 1898, atthe 8° 80. His remain are buried at the Paciano residence in Los Banos, Lagu"® Teodora Alonzo (1827-1913) wl . lons0 _ Mother of Jose Rizal who was the second child of Lorenzo AIM ig Brigida de Quintos. She was educated at the College of Sants Rost 4Los Banos, Laguna. Saturnina Rizal Hida! nicknamed Nenens i? (1850-1913), ‘Oldest of the Rizal children, Baars g; she married Manuel T. Hidalgo of Tanawan, ie eal {1851-1930 Only brother of Jose Rizal and his confi- ay 2 pa et execution, he joined the Philippine Revolution a ‘oe a general; after the Revolution, he retired to his farm ion 's. Where he lived as a gentleman farmer and died on April a 30 an old bachelor aged 79 he had two children by his mistres: (Severina Decena) Tet ater Narcisa Rizal Lopez. (1852-1939). Her pet name was Sisa who mar- i hoo! r ntonio Lopez (nephew eI ncto ied Antoni an ephew of Father Leot Lopez) a scl Olimpia Rizal Ubaldo (1855-1887). Ypia was her pet name. She mar- ried Silvestre Ubaldo, a telegraph operator from Manila. She is the prettiest among her sisters. She died in 1887 from childbirth. Lucia Rizal Herbosa (1857-1919). She married Mariano Herbosa of Calamba, who was a nephew of Father Casanas.Herbosa died of chol- era in 1889 and was denied Christian burial because he was the brother - in- law of Rizal. Maria Rizal Cruz (1859-1945). Biang was her nickname. She married Daniel Faustino Cruz of Binan, Laguna. She was the grand-mother of Gemma-Cruz Araneta, former Miss International Jose Rizal (1861-1896). The greatest Filipino hero and peerless gen- ius. His nickname was Pepe. During his exile in dapitan he lived with Josephine Bracken, Irish girl from Hong kong. He had a son but died a few hours after birth. Rizal named him “Francisco” after his father and buried him in Dapitan . Her petname was Concha, She died of Concepcion Rizal (1862-1865). oncepeion Rizal ( fh was Rizal’s first sorrow in life sickness at the age of 3. Her deat! name was Panggoy. She died an old i 65-1945). Her pet ¢ deseta Real C8 net ng was buried at Paciano farm in Los maid at the age of 80. Her rer Banos, Laguna.ear and Birth 10. Trinidad Rizal (1868-1951). Trining was her pet name. She died and old maid at the age of 83, Her temains were buried also at the Paciano farm in Los Banos, Laguna. The last of the family die 11. Soledad Rizal Quintero (1870-1929). The youngest of the Rizal chil- dren and her pet name was Choleng. She married Pantaleon Quintero of Calamba, Laguna, Ancestors _ Ancestors of Don Francisco Mercado Rizal Domingo Lamco-He is a Chinese immigrant from Chang- chow ,Fukien. He arrived in Manila on 1690 as an entrepreneur. He married. Ines dela Rosa and assumed in 1731 the sumame Mercado which was appro- Priate for him because he was a merchant. Francisco Mercado._ Son of Domingo Lam-co and Ines dela Rosa. He married 8 Chinese — Filipino Meztiza, Cirila Bemarcha, and was elected gobernadorcillo (municipal mayor) of the tours. Juan Mercado. One of the two sons of Francisco Mercado and Cirila Bermarcha. He married Cirila Alejandro, a Chinese-Filipino mestiza, Like his father, he was elected gobernadocillo of Binan. Francisco Mercado. Rizal’s father is the youngest son of Juan Mercado and Cirila Bemarcha. Ancestors of Dona Teodora Alonzo Realonda LakanDula. The last native king of Tondo. Descented of Dona Teodora’s Family Esegenio Usua. Of Japanese ancestry married a Filipina name Be- seni : i i ied Manuel de Regina Ursua. Daughter of Eugenio and Benigna mari Quintos, a Filipino-chinese lawyer from Pangasinan ee is ; eof the g a Spanish-Filipino of . “Alberto ‘Alonzo, a prominen! i arried Lorenzo Regina who m Binan.Life, Works and Writings of a Practical Nationalist Dofia Teodora Alonzo R , the four children of Lorenzo Alberto aed Prion Ot S08 Rizal were Narcisa, Grogorio, Manuel, and Jose. and one of igida de Quintos. The three ‘others The Birth of a Hero Jose Rizal was born on between i , eleven and midnight which fell on a Wednesday in lakeshore of Binan, lagna ie ee died during the delivery because of his big head. Three days after his birth, (June 22) he was ii e ized by Collates, a native of Calamba and a close friend of tho Roa ani fate Rizal complete name is Jose Protacio Rizal Mercad a lo and Alonzo Reson His first name Jose was chosen by his mother who was a devotee of ristian saint San Jose (St. Joseph). Protacio came from the catholic calendar. The Surname Rizal. The real sumame of the Rizal family is Mercado . It was adopted in 1731 by Domingo Lam-co. Rizal is the second surname of the Mercado which was given by a Spanish alcade mayor of Laguna who was a family friend. This name fits to the job of Don Francico who was a farmer, The Rizal House The house of the Rizal family is Calamba, Laguna where the hero was born, was one of the distinguished houses in their community during the Span- ish period. It was a two-storey building, built of abode stones and hard-woods and roofed with red tiles. The house had a big yard at the back. There are tur- . keys and chicken at the backyard and there is a big garden of tropical fruit trees like atis, chico, papaya, balimbing, macopa, santo! etc. The house is the home of a family which hummed which noises of children laughter and songs of birds at daytime and echoed with notes of family prayers at night. Rizal’s Family Status in the Commanity. The Rizal family belonged to the illustrados or principalia. Evidences of the affluence Rizal’s parents can be on their way of living. They were able to build a large stone house. They owned a carriage which was a status symbol of the iflustrados and own a private library consisting of more than 1,000 vol- umes. Their children were all studying in prestigious school in manila. ‘The family were gracious host to all visitors and guest during town fiestas and otherizal's Ancestry and Wir, q holidays. All people regardless of color, rank, social position and economig status were all welcome in their house. Home Life of the Rizals ii ily li i d contented life. The child, The Rizal family live a simple, happy an d c ren were well loved by their parents but they were never spoiled. Their parents were strict and they trained their children to love God, to behave well, to be obedient and to respect people, especially the small one. Influences on the Hero’s Boyhood The influences in the hero’s life consist of his hereditary and environ- mental influences and the will of the Almighty God. Hereditary influences consist of the genes he got from his ancestors and parents. Environmental in- fluences came from the people and things around him. The will of the almighty God is the destiny prepared to everyone by the Divine Providence. Hereditary Influences e Malayan Ancestors (Lakan Dula). Love of freedom, innate to travel, cour- age © Chinese Ancestors. Frugality, patience, love for children serious nature © Spanish Ancestors. Elegance of bearing, sensitivity to insult, and gallantry to Jadies Japanese Ancestors. Highly nationalistic, polite, disciplined, industrious, dignified (From his Pather) Profound sense of respect, love for work, and the habit of independent thinking. © (From his Mother). Religious nature, the spirit of self sacrifice and passion for arts and literature 2. Environmental Influences a The scenic beauties of Calamba and beautifis! garden of the Rizal family stimulated his artistic and literary talents. b. Religious atmosphere at his home. Stren; c. Paciano- Love of freedom and justice _ 4. Sisters-He is courteous and kind to women e. Aya- Awakened his interest in folkiore and legend gthen his religious nature.f. Three uncles Tiyo Jose Alberto, Developed, his artistic abili Tiyo Manuel. Developed his love for sports uy aie Gregorio. Intensified his love for books 8. Father Leoncio Lopez. Parish priest of Calamba fostered Rizal’ for scholarship and intellectual honestly. Rinse h. Sorrows in his family. Strengthen his character to face death of Con- cha __in 1865 and imprisonment of his mother from 1870 to74. i, Spanish abuses and cruelties. He witnessed in his boyhood, awakened his spirit of patriotism and inspired him to concentrate his life and talents to redeemed his oppressed people 3. Will of the Almighty God Rizal was destined to become a national hero and with the Aid of the almighty God this was made possible. Jose Rizal’s early demonstration of Inborn Talents At the age of three he was able to master the alphabet 1, Atage eight Rizal was able to write a poem entitled “Sa Aking Kabata or To My Fellow Children”-His second poem was written at age 9. It is en- titled “My First Inspiration” (Mi Primera Inspiracion ). It was dedicated to his mother. : 2. At age of five, Rizal revealed his God given talent for art. He made sketches with his pencil and to mould in clay and wax objects. His sisters laughed at him in spending too much time in making images. He told them: “ All right laugh at me now: Someday when I die, people will make monuments and images of me!” 3. At age three, he began to take part in the family prayers. His mother, taught him Catholic prayers. He was five when was able to read the bible. He took active part in the church, tools part in novenas and religious pro- cessions. He was fondly called “Manong Jose”. 4, Drama Writer. At age of eight he wrote his first dramatic work which was a Tagalong comedy. The gobernadorcillo from Paete, Laguna saw the play and was delighted so he bought it for bought it for two pesos to be stayed in their town fiesta. 5. Boy Magician. With his hands he showed different tricks such as making a coin appear or disappear in his fingers and making a handkerchief vanish in thin air.CHAPTER 4 EXERCIsrg 4 Score, Name _————— Course yr and Sec. Date, Exercise 1: Identification Instruction: Supply the correct answer. ijThesunbercts . ey aes at ey a of 2. The course that Francisco Mercado San Jose. studied. 3. The school where Teodora A! 4. The eldest sister ee ‘ 5. The prettiest sister zal, i Rizal who died at age of 3. 5 The sister of Rial who was the and moter of eRe aa ae former Miss International. shins mit oy Cangow Pleaser of Don Francisco Mercado Rizal. 9. The last native king of Tondo who was a descendant of Dona Teodora‘s family. 10, The Japanese ancestor of Jose Rizal. 11, The complete name given to Rizal. 12. The birth date of Jose Rizal. 13. The birth place of Jose Rizal. 14, He was the God father of Rizal. 15. The status of life the family of Rizal enjoyed in Calamba 16. He influenced Rizal‘s love for freedom of justice 17. She awakened his interest of Rizal in folklore and legend 18. Rizal got his elegance of bearing, sensitivity to insult, and gal- lantry to ladies. ————_9. Rizal got his profound sense of respect, love for habit of independent thinking, acca 4 20. The title of Rizal‘s first poem written at the age of eight.CHAPTER 4 EXERCISES Exercise 2 Enumeration Instruction: Enumerate the following and use the space provided. 1-9 The names of sisters of Jose Rizal 10-12 The evidences that shows that the family of Rizal belong to the illus- trado 13-15 The uncle or tio’s of Rizal who influenced him 16-18 The boyhood influences on the heroes 19-20 The magic Rizal usually performCHAPTER 4 EXERCispy “Exercise 3: Essay Answer intelligently. 1. Which of the influences on Rizal’s boyhood really made him a Nationa hero. Explain your answer. ee ae 2. In his boyhood, Rizal’s playmates were his sisters. Is there a possibility that Rizal will become a gay because of this situation. Explain your answer.CHAPTER 4 EXERCISES 3. How will you compare the parents of Rizal with the parents of the present time? ‘