Life and Works of Rizal

RIZAL’S LIFE FROM CHILDHOOD UNTIL HIS DEATH

 In 1848, Teodora Morales Alonso-Realonda y Quintos, José Rizal's mother, and Francisco
Rizal-Mercado y Alejandra, José Rizal's father, marry on June 28th.
 In 1861, José Rizal is born on June 19th, the seventh child of his parents. Rizal was given
the name Jose Protasio Rizal-Mercado y Alonso-Realonda three days later.
 In 1870, At the age of nine, José starts school with Justiniano Aquin Cruz.
 In 1871, José continues his education with Lucas Padua.
 In 1872, Rizal is examined by those in charge of college entrance to Manila's St. Tomas
University, and he is admitted as a scholar.
 In 1875, At the age of 14, Rizal enrolls as a boarder at the Ateneo de Manila.
 In 1876, Rizal receives a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Ateneo de Manila when he is
15 years old. He not only receives this degree, but he does so with the highest possible
honors.
 In 1877, José starts school in June at Manila's St. Tomas University, where he studies
philosophy. Rizal writes a poem in November and is honored by the Royal Economic
Society of Friends of the Country, also known as Amigos del Pals, for his work. The
award comes in the form of a merit diploma and an honorable mention.
 In 1878, June, Rizal decides to change directions in his education and enrolls in medical
school at St. Tomas University. During this time, he also writes two more poems, which
gain him further acclaim.
 In 1880, Rizal writes another poem at the age of 19 for a competition in which he should
have won first prize. However, due to discrimination, he was not awarded this prize. On
the Banks of the Pasig, Rizal's first operetta, premieres in December.
 In 1881, Rizal creates the Royal Economic Society of Friends centennial commemorative
medal in wax.
 In 1882, Rizal receives money from his brother in May and secretly travels from Manila
to Spain aboard a French ship and railroad, arriving in Spain at Port Bou. In June, St.
Tomas University discovers Rizal is missing and threatens to evict his father, who is a
tenant, despite the fact that his father has no knowledge of his whereabouts. Rizal
arrives in Barcelona on June 15 and resumes his studies in Madrid in October of the
same year.
 In 1886, Rizal graduates from the Central University of Madrid with a degree in medicine
at the age of 23. He then works as an assistant to Dr. L. de Wecker and travels around
Germany, visiting universities in Berlin, Leipzig, and Heidelberg.
 In 1887, During his stay in Berlin, Rizal completes his first novel, Noli Me Tangere.
Officials from the Catholic Church are offended by the novel, and Rizal is branded a
troublemaker. Following that, he visits Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. Rizal departs
Mersailles, Italy, on July 3 and arrives in Manila on August 5th. He is escorted by a
Spanish Lieutenant as he travels to nearby areas.
 In 1888, Rizal leaves Spain in February and sails to Hong Kong, Japan. He continued to
travel and write while practicing medicine.
  In 1892, Rizal was apprehended aboard a ship returning to Spain in August. Treason,
sedition, and the formation of illegal societies were all charges leveled against Rizal. He
was imprisoned on an island. While imprisoned, he taught for four years. He met a girl
named Josephine Bracken and wanted to marry her, but the church would not grant him
a marriage license. He wrote My Last Farewell, his final piece of writing, and an address
to Filipino insurgents urging them to lay down their arms against the Spanish. The
address was never made public, but it was included in his list of charges.
 In 1896, His request for a trip to Cuba was granted. He was arrested and charged with
conspiracy and sedition while on his way to Cuba. He was sentenced to death in a
Spanish court on December 27. He was allowed to marry Josephine on December 30th,
two hours before he was shot by a firing squad. He was laid to rest in a hidden grave.
 In 1912, Rizal's ashes were transferred to the Rizal Mausoleum on December 30th, and
the day has been designated as a national holiday in his honor. José Rizal's life and
works were crucial to Filipinos seeking an end to Spanish rule in the Philippines.

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Assignment #2

1. Basing from the law what can you say about it. Discuss this in 5 sentences only.
The Rizal Law is a set of rules designed to teach people about our national hero Dr.
Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings. Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo are two
of his best-known works. This is to provide students and future generations with a
thorough background and to help them comprehend how Jose Rizal sacrificed his life
for our country. It demonstrates how Rizal exemplified the highest Filipino virtues
while remaining focused on his objectives. It also teaches us that Rizal's sole mission
in life was to combat social injustice.

2. Describe the purpose of the law. 

The Rizal Law aims to reawaken youth's commitment to the ideals of liberty and
nationalism for which our heroes fought and died. In addition, to honor our national hero
for dedicating his life and work to shaping the Filipino character

3. Give the content of the Rizal Law. In your own opinion, state the reasons why we
should study the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal.
 The Rizal Law requires all Philippine educational institutions to offer courses on José
Rizal. The Catholic Church in the Philippines strictly limited the Rizal Law, which
was greatly appreciated due to the anti-clerical themes in Rizal's books. El
Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere. It is important to study rizal's life and writings
because his contributions to the country are invaluable.

4. Why do we have to study Rizal?

We must study Rizal's life in order to recognize the significance of Rizal's ideals and
teachings in relation to current societal conditions and situations, to encourage the
application of such ideals to current social and personal problems and issues, to develop a
deeper appreciation and understanding of all that Rizal fought and died for, and to foster
the development of the Filipino psyche.