Rizal Birth and Early Childhood 2222

Birth and Early

Childhood of Jose Rizal

Presented by: Patrick Angelo Balasa, Matthew Lim,
Nina Lobitana, Jay Are Managcot, Osias Muana,
Jason Nazareno, Harren Kyle Noquial
About Rizal
The Surname Rizal - The real surname of the Rizal Family was Mercado, which was
adopted in 1731 by Domingo Lamco (great-great-grandfather of Jose Rizal) who was
full blooded Chinese. Rizal’s family acquired a second surname given by Spanish
alcalde mayor of Laguna, who was a family friend.

A Good and Middle-Class Family - The Rizal family belonged to the principilia, a town
aristocracy in Spanish Philippines. It was one of the distinguished family in Calamba,
By dint of honest and hard work and frugal living, Rizal’s parents were able to live
well.
Rizal’s Ancestry
Rizal’s Ancestry (Continuation)
Lakandula - the last

native king of Tondo. He is
a believed ancestor of
Dona Teodora’s family.
Rizal’s
Parents FRANCISCO TEODORA
MERCADO ALONSO
REALONDA
Father of Jose Rizal born
on April 18, 1818 in Mother of Jose Rizal born
Binan City; studied in on November 9, 1827 in
San Jose College, Santa Cruz, Manila;
Manila studied in Colegio de
Santa Rosa
• Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was born on June 19, 1861 in
Calamba, Laguna.
• His mother almost died during the delivery because of his big head.
• Three days after birth, he was baptized in the Catholic church of his town on June
22, aged three days old, by the parish priest, Father Rufino Collantes.
• During the christening ceremony Father Collantes was impressed by the baby's
big head.
• He then told the members of the family: "Take good care of this child, for
someday he will become a great man."
• He was the seventh child in a
family of eleven children (2 boys
and 9 girls).
• Grew up in a happy home, ruled

by good parents, bubbling with joy,
and sanctified by God’s blessings.
• His native town Calamba, its

scenic beauties and industrious,
hospitable, and friendly folks
impressed him during his childhood
years and profoundly affected his
mind and character.
Siblings of Jose Rizal
Saturnina Rizal (1850-1913) - Olympia Rizal (1855-1887)

Eldest Child of the Rizal- - The fourth child. Ypia was her
nickname. She died in 1887
Alonzo Marriage from childbirth
Paciano Rizal (1851-1930) - One and

only brother of Jose Rizal, and second Lucia Rizal(1857-1919) -
child. Studied at San Jose College in
Manila; became a farmer and later a The fifth child
general of the Philippine Revolution
Narcisa Rizal(1852-1939) -
Maria Rizal(1859-1945) -
The third child. her pet name
The sixth child. Her
was Sisa. She was a teacher
nickname was Biang
and musician
Siblings of Jose Rizal
(Continuation)
Jose Rizal (1861-1896) - Josefa Rizal (1865-1945) -

The second son and The ninth child. Trining was
seventh child. His her nickname. She died a
nickname was Pepe spinster
Concepcion Rizal (1862-1865) -

The eighth child. Her pet name
Soledad Rizal (1870-
was Concha. She died at the 1929) -The youngest child.
age of three; Her death was Her pet name was
Rizal’s first sorrow in life
Choleng
Home Life of the Rizals
The Rizal family had a simple
contented, and happy life. In
consonance with Filipino custom, family
ties among the Rizals were intimately
close.
Don Francisco and Doña Teodora

loved their children, but they never
spoiled them. They were strict parents
and they trained their children to love
love God, to behave well, to be
obedient, and to respect people,
especially the old folks.
Whenever the children, including Jose

Rizal, got into mischief, they were given
a sound spanking. Evidently, they
believed in the maxim: "Spare the rod
and spoil the child."
Home Life of the Rizals
Every day the Rizals heard Mass in their

town church, particularly during and
Christian holidays.
Life was not, however, all prayers and

church services for the children. They
were given ample time and freedom to
play by their strict and religious parents.
They played merrily in the azotea or in

the garden by themselves. The older
one could play with their children of
other families.
Earliest Childhood Memories
• The first memory of Rizal, in his infancy, was
his happy days in the family garden when
he was three years old. Rizal was a sickly
child therefore his parents gave him
tender care. His father also built a little
nipa cottage in the garden for him to play
in the daytime.
• Another childhood memory was the daily

Angelus prayer. By nightfall, his mother
gathered all his children at the house to
pray the Angelus.
• The maid took him for a walk in the

moonlight by the river.
Additional Information
• In 1865-1867 Rizal’s first teacher was her mother, teaching him how to read and write
• Jose Rizal owned a pony and used it to have long rides into the surrounding country which was
rich in scenery. He also took long walks together with his big black dog named Usman. He also
love to play with the doves in his neighborhood.
• Rizal had gain interest in magic. With his dexterous hands, he learned various tricks and
showcased his talent by doing magic lantern exhibitions. When he attained manhood, he
continued his interest in magic. He read many books about magic and attended the
performances of famous magicians of the world.
A Devoted Son of Church
• At the age of three, he began to

take part of the family prayers. Her
mother was a devout Catholic, and
it was her mother that taught him
Catholic prayers
• At the age of five, although

imperfect he was able to read the
Spanish family bible.
• Father Leoncio Lopez - A town

priest, Jose Rizal used to visit him
and listen to his stimulating opinions
on current events and sound
philosophy of life.
First Poem by Rizal
• Rizal’s first poem entitled sa “Sa

Aking Mga Kabata” or “To My
Fellow Children”
• A poem about one’s love to the

native language written in Tagalog
• Rizal wrote it in 1869 at the age of

eight.
• The poem was widely in Philippine

schools to point out Rizal’s
preconsciousness and early
development of his nationalistic
ideals.
First Drama
• After writing his first poem, he also
wrote his first dramatic work which
was a tagalog comedy
• It was staged in a Calamba Festival

and was delightfully applauded.
• Fun Fact: The Gobernadorcillo from

Paete witnessed the comedy and
liked it, he purchased the
manuscript for two pesos and
brought it to his hometown. It was
staged in Paete during town fiesta.
Born an Artist
• Naturally Gifted
• Before five years of age,

he revealed his artistic
talent with his pencil and
to mould in wax or clay in
any object he saw.
• Fortunately, his parents,

uncles recognized this
talent and gave him every
encouragement.
Influences 1 Hereditary Influence
of the Hero’s
boyhood 2 Environmental Influence
3 Aid of Divine Providence

Hereditary Influence
• From his Malayan Ancestors, Rizal inherited his love for freedom, his innate desire
to travel, and his indomitable courage.
• From his Chinese Ancestors, he derived his serious nature, frugality, patience,
and love for children.
• From his Spanish Ancestors, he got his sensitivity to insult, and gallantry to ladies.
• From his father, he inherited a profound sense of self-respect, the love for work,
and the habit of independent thinking.
• And from his mother, he inherited his religious nature, the spirit of self-sacrifice,
and the passion for arts and literature.
Environmental Influence
• The scenic beauties of Calamba and the beautiful garden of the Rizal family stimulated
the inborn artistic and literary talents of Jose Rizal..
• The religious atmosphere at his home fortified his religious nature.
• His brother, Paciano, instilled in his mind the love for freedom and justice.
• From his sisters, he learned to be courteous and kind to women.
• Father Leoncio Lopez, fostered Rizal’s love for scholarship and intellectual honesty.
• The death of his sister Concha and the imprisonment of his mother, strengthened his
character, enabling him to resist blows of adversity in later years.
• The Spanish Cruelties awakened his spirit of patriotism and inspired him to consecrate his
life and talents to redeem his oppressed people.
Aid of Divine Providence
• Rizal was destined to be the pride and glory of his nation. God had
endowed him with the versatile gifts of a genius, the vibrant spirit of
a nationalist, and the valiant heart to sacrifice for a noble cause.
Relevance
“All right laugh at me now!
someday when I die,
people will make
monuments and images
of me!”
Jose Rizal
THE
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Birth and Early

Childhood of Jose Rizal

Lakandula - the last

• Grew up in a happy home, ruled

• His native town Calamba, its

Saturnina Rizal (1850-1913) - Olympia Rizal (1855-1887)

Paciano Rizal (1851-1930) - One and

Jose Rizal (1861-1896) - Josefa Rizal (1865-1945) -

Concepcion Rizal (1862-1865) -

Don Francisco and Doña Teodora

Whenever the children, including Jose

Every day the Rizals heard Mass in their

Life was not, however, all prayers and

They played merrily in the azotea or in

• Another childhood memory was the daily

• The maid took him for a walk in the

• At the age of three, he began to

• At the age of five, although

• Father Leoncio Lopez - A town

• Rizal’s first poem entitled sa “Sa

• A poem about one’s love to the

• Rizal wrote it in 1869 at the age of

• The poem was widely in Philippine

• It was staged in a Calamba Festival

• Fun Fact: The Gobernadorcillo from

• Before five years of age,

• Fortunately, his parents,

3 Aid of Divine Providence

• The religious atmosphere at his home fortified his religious nature.

• From his sisters, he learned to be courteous and kind to women.

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