1st chapter of Life and Works of Rizal

1. Chapter I: Advent of a National Hero
 Dr. Jose Rizal- a unique example of a many-splendored genius.
- A physician (ophthalmic surgeon), poet, dramatist, essayist, novelist,
historian, architect, painter, sculptor, educator, linguist, musician,
naturalist, ethnologist, surveyor, engineer, farmer businessman,
economist, geographer, cartographer, bibliophile, philogist,
grammarian, folklorist, philosopher, translator, inventor, magician,
humanist, satirist, polemicist, sportsman, traveler, prophet, hero &
political martyr.
I. The Birth of a Hero
Birthdate: June 19, 1861,
Wednesday
Birthplace: Lakeshore Town,
Calamba, Laguna
Appearance at birth: He has a big
head.
Baptism Date: June 22, 1861
Baptizer: Father Rufino Collantes
(Batangueño)
Godfather: Father Pedro Casanas
(native of Calamba)
Origination of His Name: “Saint
Joseph”
Governor-General during His Birth:
Lieutenant-General Jose Lemery
(February 2, 1861- July 7, 1862)
II. Rizal’s Parents
Personal Data Father Mother
Name Francisco Mercado Rizal Doña Teodora Alonso
Realonda
Birthdate May 11, 1818 November 8, 1826
Birthplace Biñan, Laguna Manila
School Attended College of San Jose College of Santa Rosa
Fields of Study (Course) Latin & Philosophy Literature & Mathematician
Early Manhood/Womanhood Tenant-farmer
Characteristics Hardy, independent-minded
man, strong in body, valiant in
spirit
Remarkable woman
possessing refined culture,
literary talent, business ability
& the fortitude of Spartan
women.
Death January 5, 1898 (80 y/o) August 16, 1911 (85 y/o)
III. The Rizal Children
1. Saturnina “Neneng” (1850-
1913)
2. Paciano “PilosopoTasio” in
Noli Me Tangere (1851-1930)
3. Narcisa “Sisa” (1852-1939)
4. Olimpia “Ypia” (1855-1887)
5. Lucia (1857-1919)
6. Maria “Biang” (1859-1945)
7. JOSE “Pepe” (1861-1896) -
Josephine Bracken (Irish Girl
from Hongkong) was his
wife.
8. Conception “Concha” (1862-
1865) – Rizal’s first sorrow.

2. 9. Josefa “Panggoy” (1865-
1945)
10. Trinidad “Trining” (1868-
1951)
11. Soledad “Choleng” (1870-
1929)
IV. Rizal’s Ancestry
V. The Surname Rizal
 In 1731, Domingo Lameo, he was assumed Mercado as their surname because
he was a Merchant (“market” in Spanish).
 The surname Rizal was adopted in 1731.
 It was given by a Spanish alcalde mayor of Laguna.
 It means a field where wheat, cut while still green, sprouts again (Ambassador
Leon Ma. Guerrero).
VI. The Rizal Home
 One of the distinguished stone houses in Calamba.
 It was a two-story building, rectangular in shape, built of adobe stones and hard
woods and roofed with red tiles.
 There were the poultry yard and a big garden of tropical fruit trees.
 It was a happy home where parental affection & children’s laughter reigned.
VII. A Good and Middle-Class Family
 They belonged to the principalia (a town aristocracy).
VIII. Home Life of the Rizals
 They had a simple, contented, and happy life.
Prepared by:
Pelaosa, Larino Jr. S.
BSEd/Math3A
Domingo Lameo Ines de la Rosa
Francisco Mercado Cirila Bernacha
Juan MercadoCirilaAlejandro
Francisco Mercado Teondora A. Realonda
Eugenio Ursua Benigna
Regina Manuel de Quintos
BrigidaLorenzo Alberto Alonso