Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Jose Rizal










A copy or Rizal's business card in Hongkong

JOSE RIZAL


Jose Rizal was the foremost Philippine patriot and, to quote the Spanish court who tried him, was the "spirit of the revolution".  Shown below are not your everyday Rizal pictures.


Rizal sketches



The then considered subversive writings and documents (below)


Original handrwritten text of the Mi Ultimo Adios

The original grave of Rizal at the Paco cemetery.  Rizal's burial location was kept secret by the Spanish authorities but was found and marked with RPJ - reverse of Rizal's initials 


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