AI Generated Flashcards: Recit Life of Jose Rizal
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What is the full name of Jose Rizal?
Dr. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Alonzo y Realonda
What does ‘Jose’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“Chosen by his mother, a devotee of Saint Joseph (San Jose)”
What does ‘Protacio’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“Derived from Gervacio P., a name from the Christian calendar”
What does ‘Mercado’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“Spanish term meaning ‘market,’ adopted by Rizal’s great-great-grandfather, Domingo Lamco”
What does ‘Rizal’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
“From the Spanish word ‘Ricial,’ meaning a field where wheat is cut green and sprouts again”
What does ‘Alonzo’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
Old surname of his mother
What does ‘Realonda’ mean in Jose Rizal’s name?
Used by Doña Teodora from the surname of her godmother
When was Jose Rizal born?
June 19, 1861
Where was Jose Rizal born?
Calamba, Laguna
How old was Jose Rizal when he was baptized?
Three days old
When was Jose Rizal baptized?
June 22, 1861
Who baptized Jose Rizal?
Father Rufino Collantes
Who was Jose Rizal’s godfather?
Father Pedro Casanas
Who was the governor-general of the Philippines when Jose Rizal was born?
Lieutenant-General Jose Lemery
What is the name of Jose Rizal’s father?
Don Francisco Mercado
When was Don Francisco Mercado born?
May 11, 1818
Where was Don Francisco Mercado born?
Biñan, Laguna
Where did Don Francisco Mercado study?
College of San Jose in Manila
What was Jose Rizal’s father’s occupation?
Tenant-farmer of the Dominican-owned hacienda
When did Jose Rizal’s father die?
January 5, 1898
What affectionate title did Jose Rizal give to his father?
A model of fathers
What is the name of Jose Rizal’s mother?
Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda
When was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?
November 8, 1826
Where was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?
Manila
