| Full Name |
Jose Rizal |
| Date of Birth |
19 June 1861 |
| Place of Birth |
Calamba, Laguna, Philippines |
| Date of Death |
30 December 1896 |
| Place of Death |
Bagumbayan, Manila, Philippines |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Spanish (Philippines) |
| Education |
University of Santo Tomas, Ateneo Municipal de Manila, Universidad Central de Madrid |
| Profession |
Ophthalmologist, Writer, Polymath, Nationalist |
| Years of Activity |
Late 19th Century |
| Brief Information |
Jose Rizal was a Filipino nationalist and polymath active in the late 19th century. He was a key figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, advocating for political reforms through his writings. His novels, Noli Me Tángere and El filibusterismo, are considered foundational texts of Philippine literature and continue to influence national identity. |