Jose Rizal
6/19/1861 - 12/30/1896
Gemini
Last Words
"It is finished."
Death & Legacy
Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero, was executed by firing squad at Bagumbayan (now Rizal Park) on Dec. 30, 1896, at the age of 35. This was a major turning point in the Philippine revolution against Spanish colonial rule. His death inspired others to continue the fight for independence, sparking a widespread revolt that eventually led to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic.
Details
- Cause of Death
- Execution by firing squad
- Age at Death
- 35 years
- Funeral Location
- Paco Park, Manila, Philippines
- Final Resting Place
- Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines