Nickname: Jose, Pepe
Date of Birth: June 19, 1861
Date of Death: December 30, 1896
Father's Name: Francisco Mercado
Mother's Name: Teodora Alonso
Notable Works: Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
Achievements: Widely considered as one of the greatest heroes of Philippine history, influenced the Philippine independence through his literature, and was a renowned polyglot, poet, and novelist.
Dr. Jose Rizal, or José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, was a nationalist, revolutionist, writer, and polymath during the 19th century. He is considered the national hero of the Philippines, and his advocacy for reforms led to his death on December 30, 1896. His death sparked the revolution of Filipinos against the Spaniards, which inspired a nation to be born.