José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, wrote many political pieces which expressed the feelings of many about the Spanish colonization and the potential for a democracy. The following timeline follows Rizal's biography throughout his life.
José Rizal Life Timeline
José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, wrote many political pieces which expressed the
feelings of many about the Spanish colonization and the potential for a democracy. The
following timeline follows Rizal's biography throughout his life.
José Rizal's Early Life
1848 - José Rizal's mom, Teodora Morales Alonso-Realonda y Quintos, and dad, Francisco
Rizal-Mercado y Alejandra, marry on June 28th.
1861 - On June 19th José Rizal is born to become the seventh child born to his parents. Three
days later Rizal was christened with the name Jose Protasio Rizal-Mercado y Alonso-Realonda.
1870 - José begins school under the instruction of Justiniano Aquin Cruz at just nine years of
age.
1871 - José continues his education under the instruction of Lucas Padua.
1872 - Rizal is examined by those in charge of college entrance to St. Tomas University in
Manila; he enters the school system as a scholar.
1875 - Rizal enters the Ateneo as a boarder at just 14 years of age.
1876 - At the age of 15, Rizal receives a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Ateneo de Manila.
He not only receives this degree, but receives it with the highest honors possible.
1877 - In June José begins to go to school at St. Tomas University in Manila where he studies
philosophy.
Writing Career
1877 - In November Rizal writes a poem and receives recognition for his writing from the Royal
Economic Society of Friends of the Country, also known as Amigos del Pals. The recognition
comes in the form of a diploma of merit and honorable mention.
1878 - In June Rizal decides to switch gears in his educational pursuits and transfers into the
medical courses at St. Tomas University. During this time, he also writes an additional two
poems that win him further recognition.
1880 - At the age of 19 Rizal writes another poem for a competition where he should have won
first prize. However, he was not given this prize due to discrimination.
In December Rizal produces his first Operetta called On the Banks of the Pasig.
1881 - Rizal creates the commemorative medal in wax for the Royal Economic Society of
Friends centennial celebration.
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