RIZAL’S LIFE  Former classmate of

Chapter 1  Rizal’s father, became the boy’s

ADVENT OF A NATIONAL HERO tutor

I. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y

Allonzo Realonda

 Full name of Jose Rizal and his

real surname is “Mercado”

II. June 19, 1861

 The date of birth of Jose Rizal in

the lakeshore of Calamba,
Laguna Province, Philippines

III. Father Pedro Casanas

 A native of Calamba and close

friend of the Rizal family, was the
Godfather of His mother almost
died during the delivery because of
his big head His name “Jose” was
chosen by his mother who was a
devoted of the Christian Saint San
Jose, (St. Joseph)

IV. Leutenant General Jose Lemery

 A former senator of Spain was the

governor general of the Philippines
when Rizal was born.

V. Leonore Valenzuela

 The first love of Rizal

VI. Leon Monroy