Getting to Know Jose Rizal José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Philippines. His real na is José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda. A brilliant student who beca proficient in multiple languages, José Rizal studied medicine in Manila. In 1882 traveled to Spain to complete his medical degree. While living in Europe, Rizal his first novel, Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not The Social Cancer), a book abou injustice during Spain's rule of his country, with focus on the role of Catholic po The book was banned in the Philippines, though copies were sneaked in He returned again to the Philippines in 1892, but was exiled due to his or change. Although he supported peaceful revolution, Rizal was find guilty gainst the law and was shot to death on December 30, 1896, at age 35. Source: Grade 4 SPJ Learner's Material, Quarter 1 Lesson 1. When was Jose Rizal born? 2. What is the real name of Rizal? 3. Where did Rizal complete his medical degree? 4. What is the first novel of Rizal? 5. Why was Rizal exiled?
because of publishing books and newspapers that spread rebellious and seditious ideas to the public, possessing a bundle of handbills that violated the Spanish orders, criticizing the religion spread by the Spaniards and spreading filibusterism in the Philippines.
