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The death of Jose Rizal on December 30, 1896 came right after a kangaroo trial convicted him on all three charges of rebellion, sedition and conspiracy. December 30th is the death anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal.
He was executed by the Spanish colonial government for the crime of rebellion after the Philippine Revolution broke out; it was inspired by his writings. Though he was not actively involved in its planning or conduct, he ultimately approved of its goals which eventually resulted in Philippine independence .
Jun 15, 2024 · Died: December 30, 1896, Manila (aged 35) Founder: Liga Filipina. Notable Works: “The Reign of Greed”. “The Social Cancer”. José Rizal (born June 19, 1861, Calamba, Philippines—died December 30, 1896, Manila) was a patriot, physician, and man of letters who was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement.
Apr 2, 2014 · After a show trial, Rizal was convicted of sedition and sentenced to death by firing squad. Rizal's public execution was carried out in Manila on December 30, 1896, when he was 35 years old.
Dec 25, 2012 · This brief timeline was prepared by a historian for the commemoration of the centenary of the transfer of José Rizal’s remains to its present burial site at the Rizal Park which will be re-enacted by the Order of the Knights of Rizal on 30 December 2012.
On December 26, 1896, the military court tried Jose Rizal and later found him guilty of rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy. The Spanish authorities believed that Rizal’s writings “fatally and necessarily” incited the rebellion which, by 1896, had already become a revolution.
Dec 30, 2019 · On the morning of December 30, 1896, Jose Rizal was executed in Bagumbayan, just outside the walled city of Intramuros, on charges of masterminding a rebellion. The Philippine Revolution was in full swing at the time, and the Spanish government was cracking down on anyone who would dare oppose it.
Nov 15, 2019 · Despite a lack of evidence of his complicity in the Revolution, Rizal was convicted on all counts and given a death sentence. He was allowed to marry Bracken two hours before his execution by firing squad in Manila on December 30, 1896.
A brief trial was held on December 26 and--with little chance to defend himself--Rizal was found guilty and sentenced to death. On December 30, 1896, he was brought out to the Luneta and executed by a firing squad.
Rizal became a symbol for Philippine independence. His death united the Filipino people, who became convinced that there was no alternative to full independence from Spain. Every year on December 30, the anniversary of his death, Rizal Day is celebrated as a national holiday in the Philippines.
