José Rizal
1861-1896
Filipino nationalist, writer & polymath
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José Rizal was a revolutionary leader for Spanish recognition of Filipino civil rights and representation in the Spanish legislature. Rizal’s outspokenness and leadership singled him out for suspicion; he was implicated in the more radical arm of Philippine nationalism, the Katipunan, whose leaders initiated political revolt against Spain in 1896. Rizal was arrested and executed by the Spanish in December 1896. By his death Rizal became a national symbol of Philippine independence.
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Printed diary for 1884, with handwritten entries for January 1 to November 1 made by José Rizal as a 23-year-old student of art and medicine in Madrid. The entries contain Rizal's descriptions of his meetings in the cafés of Madrid; his medical classes at the University, and drawing classes at the Academia de San Fernando, as well as student strikes and protests; outings to the theatre; and references to political topics...
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