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Signature of José Rizal

José Rizal

Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath (1861–1896)

† 1896-12-30 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 76 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba and died on December 30, 1896 in Manila, aged 35. Recorded occupations: writer, linguist, ophthalmologist, painter, political activist and poet. Country of citizenship: Captaincy General of the Philippines and Philippines. Associated movement: Propaganda Movement. Fields of work: literature, poetry, eye surgery and ophthalmology. Notable works include “Noli Me Tángere”, “El filibusterismo” and “Mi último adiós”. Educated at Ateneo de Manila University, University of Santo Tomas, Complutense University of Madrid and Heidelberg University. Member of Freemasonry.

At a glance
Born
June 19, 1861 · Calamba
Died
December 30, 1896 · Manila
Age at death
35
Citizenship
Captaincy General of the Philippines, Philippines
Occupations
writer, linguist, ophthalmologist, painter, political activist, poet
Movements
Propaganda Movement
Notable works
Noli Me Tángere, El filibusterismo, Mi último adiós
Education
Ateneo de Manila University, University of Santo Tomas, Complutense University of Madrid, Heidelberg University
Wikipedia editions
76 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q1500 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about José Rizal on Wikipedia.

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