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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.
1848
José Rizal’s mom, Teodora Morales Alonso-Realonda y Quintos, and dad, Francisco Rizal-Mercado y Alejandra, marry on June 28th.
1861
1870
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.
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
1881
Rizal creates the commemorative medal in wax for the Royal Economic Society of Friends centennial celebration.
1886
Rizal receives a degree in medicine from the Central University of Madrid at the age of 23. He then becomes an assistant to Dr. L. de Wecker and visits many universities in Berlin, Leipzig, and Heidelberg in the country of Germany.
Rizal finishes his first novel titled Noli Me Tangere while staying in Berlin. The novel offends Catholic officials and Rizal is deemed to be a troublemaker
He then travels to Austria, Switzerland, and Italy.
On July 3, Rizal leaves from Mersailles in Italy and arrives in Manila on August 5th. He travels to nearby areas escorted by a Spanish Lieutenant.
1888
In February, Rizal leaves Spain and sets sail for Hong Kong in Japan. He continued to travel practice medicine and write.
1892
In August, Rizal was detained aboard a ship traveling back to Spain. Rizal was charged with treason, sedition, and the formation of illegal societies. He was sent to an island and held.