What is your L1?

(First Language)

How about your L2?

(Second Language)

Still, some of us acquire an L3.

(Third Language)

But can you imagine anyone acquiring an L20?

Dr. Jose P. Rizal

Spoke over 20 languages Not only a hero and political martyr Many-splendored genius A man with many talents

RIZAL: A MANYSPLENDORED GENIUS

PHYSICIAN He treated several patients afflicted not only with eye diseases. OPHTHALMOLOGIST He graduated in an ophthalmologic college in Spain.

Rizal treating his mothers eyes

RIZAL: A MANYSPLENDORED GENIUS

POET Rizal wrote over 35 poems including his famous Ultimo Adios. HISTORIAN His annotation of Antonio de Morgas Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas entitled him as one.

RIZAL: A MANYSPLENDORED GENIUS

FARMER-BUSINESSMAN He had a partner in Dapitan in the Abaca business there (1892-1896). SCULPTOR His works of his father and of Father Guerrico, S. J. typified his sculptural ability.

The Triumph of Science Over Death, Rizals most well-known sculpture

RIZAL: A MANYSPLENDORED GENIUS

CARTOGRAPHER He drew maps of Dapitan, The Philippines and other places he visited. BIBLIOPHILE He had a big library and brought many books abroad.

RIZAL: A MANYSPLENDORED GENIUS

PHILOLOGIST Rizal loved of learning and literature is unequalled. PHILOSOPHER Rizal not only loved wisdom but also regulated his life and enjoyed calmness of the life at all times.

RIZAL: A MANYSPLENDORED GENIUS

HUMORIST There are many humorous incidents in the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo. TRAVELER He traveled around the world three times.

Rizal drinking with his friends

RIZAL: A MANYSPLENDORED GENIUS

SPORTSMAN He fenced with Europeans and Juan Luna and other friends in Europe. He played chess and bear several Germans and European friends and acquaintances. He could shoot a target 20 meters away.

Rizal fencing with Juan Luna

And the list goes on and on

BIRTH OF A HERO
June 19, 1861 Rizal was born June 22, 1861 Rizal was baptized Father Rufino Collantes baptized Rizal Father Pedro Casanas Rizals godfather

RIZALS BIG HEAD?

One of Rizals most famous photos

Rizal as a young man

The 11-year old Rizal

RIZALS FAMILY

Francisco Mercado Rizal

Rizals father Born on May 11, 1818 Studied Latin and Philosophy at the College of San Jose Became a tenant in Calamba

Francisco Mercado Rizal

Died on January 5, 1898 at the age of 80

Teodora Alonso Realonda

Rizals mother Born on November 8, 1826 Studied at the College of Santa Rosa Died on August 26, 1911 at the age of 85

RIZALS SIBLINGS

Saturnina

Paciano

Narcisa

RIZALS SIBLINGS

Olimpia

Lucia

Maria

RIZALS SIBLINGS

Jose

Concepcion

Josefa

RIZALS SIBLINGS

Trinidad

Soledad

RIZALS ANCESTRY

RIZALS ANCESTRY
Rizal was called The Great Malayan actually had Negrito, Malay, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish blood Predominantly, he was a Malayan

PATERNAL SIDE
Domingo Lamco
Rizals great-great-grandfather A Chinese immigrant from Chiangchow Arrived in Manila in about 1690 Was baptized, married Ines dela Rosa Took the surname Mercado in 1731

PATERNAL SIDE
Francisco Mercado
Son of Domingo and Ines Rizals great-grandfather Married Cirila Bernacha Resided in Bian, Laguna Was elected gobernadorcillo of Bian

PATERNAL SIDE
Juan Mercado
Son of Francisco and Cirila Rizals grandfather Married Cirila Alejandro Was also elected gobernadorcillo of Bian Had thirteen children

PATERNAL SIDE
Francisco Mercado
Youngest son of Juan and Cirila Rizals father Lost his father at the age of 8 Married Teodora Settled in Calamba, Laguna Engaged in farming and business

MATERNAL SIDE
Lakandula
last king of Tondo

Eugenio Ursua
Teodoras great-grandfather Was of Japanese ancestry Married to Benigna (a Filipina)

MATERNAL SIDE
Regina
Daughter of Eugenio and Benigna Married Atty. Manuel de Quintos

Brigida
Daughter of Regina and Atty. Quintos Married Alberto Alonso Had five children

THE RIZAL SURNAME

In 1731, Domingo Lamco adopted the surname Mercado (market) In 1849, Gov. Gen. Claveria ordered all Filipinos to adopt Spanish surnames Francisco adopted the surname Rizal Was suggested by the provincial governor, who was a family friend

THE RIZAL SURNAME

Originally Ricial In Spanish, it means green fields Prophetic according to Leon Ma. Guerrero: a field where wheat, cut while still in green, sprouts again. Only Jose used the surname Rizal until 1891

THE RIZAL FAMILY: A GOOD AND MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY

A MIDDLE CLASS FAMILY

The Rizal family belonged to the principalia Had a large stone house Owned a carjuahe (carriage) Had a private library with more than 1,000 books Sent their children to colleges in Manila

THE RIZAL HOUSE

A two-storey building Built of adobe stones and hard woods Roofed with red tiles

The rebuilt Rizal house

Lets have a field trip!

The famous landmark of Calamba, the gigantic jar which has all the Calamba towns written on its surface.

The back of the Rizal house, then and now.

The grand staircase that leads to the main hall of the house

The original karwahe (carriage) of the Rizal family, still intact after all these years. Unfortunately, the horse died many many years ago.

The living room

The comida or the dining room

The main dining room

The platera

The cocina or kitchen

Jose Rizal's bedroom.

The family well located at the back of the house

A most important seat in the house

A replica of Pepes little nipa playhouse

HOME LIFE OF THE RIZALS

The Rizal family had a simple, contented and happy life Believed in the maxim Spare the rod and spoil the child Everyday, the family heard Mass Prayed together the Rosary and Angelus daily

Thank you for listening!