
FAQ About José Rizal

Who was José Rizal?
José Rizal was a Filipino nationalist and revolutionary who is widely considered the national hero of the Philippines. Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, Rizal was a polymath known for his significant contributions as a writer, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, which highlighted social injustices during the Spanish colonial era.