Life of jose rizal timeline biography

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 mom, Teodora Morales Alonso-Realonda y Quintos, and dad, Francisco Rizal-Mercado y Alejandra, marry on June 28th.

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.

José begins school under the instruction of Justiniano Aquin Cruz at just nine years of age.

José continues his education under the instruction of Lucas Padua.

Rizal is examined by those in charge of college entrance to St.

Tomas University in Manila; he enters the school system as a scholar.

Rizal enters the Ateneo as a boarder at just 14 years of age.