José Rizal's Family and Kindred by Group 3

José Rizal

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Rizal was born on the 19th of June, 1861 and the 7th child of the 11 children of Francisco Engracio Rizal Mercado y Alejandro and Teodora Alonso Morales Realonda y Quintos.

Teodora Alonso Realonda

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Doña Teodora was known for being a wise remarkable woman. She was a woman of knowledge—knows literature, Spanish, and Mathematics. Dona Teodora Alonso Realonda played a pivotal role in the successes of Rizal and served as an inspiration for him to take up medicine. She provided all the mental support in polishing the true value of education to Rizal. She is Rizal’s first teacher and taught him how to read and write. She opened Rizal's eyes and heart to the essence of knowledge and education.

Francisco Rizal Mercado

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Don Francisco as Rizal described, was "a model of fathers. He studied Latin and Philosophy in the College of San Jose in Manila.

Saturnina Rizal

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Saturnina Rizal, also known as Neneng, the eldest who helped manage the family’s finances and supported Rizal in his studies abroad. Born on June 4, 1850. and as the eldest sibling, Saturnina was more like a mother figure to her siblings. She supported her family financially and emotionally, particularly during times of hardships such as when their mother, Teodora was wrongfully imprisoned. She also helped fund Jose Rizal's education in Manila and Europe.

Paciano Rizal

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The only brother and a key influence on José’s political views. Paciano was a revolutionary and deeply involved in the Filipino nationalist movement, inspiring José’s own dedication to reform.

Narcisa, Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Concepcion, Josefa, Trinidad, and Soledad

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Each played supportive roles in Rizal’s life. His sisters provided emotional and logistical support, particularly during his exile and imprisonment.

Kindred

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The Mercado family name, which Rizal initially used, was adopted by his great-grandfather to avoid the Spanish authorities' suspicion of Filipino intellectuals and businessmen.

Olimpia Rizal

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The fourth child of the Rizal family. She was born on 1855 and at the age of 32 died of tuberculosis. She was known to be intelligent, kind, had a strong character and was very close to her brother, Jose Rizal