Search results
Marie Josephine Leopoldine Bracken (August 9, 1876 – March 14, 1902) was the common-law wife of Filipino nationalist José Rizal during his exile in Dapitan. Hours before Rizal's execution on December 30, 1896, the couple were allegedly married at Fort Santiago following Rizal's alleged reconciliation with the Catholic Church.
Aug 5, 2013 · Learn about the life and marriage of Josephine Bracken, the Irish-Hongkonger who became Jose Rizal's common-law wife in Dapitan. Discover how they met, faced opposition, and parted ways before Rizal's execution.
Nov 3, 2016 · Josephine Bracken was a young Irish woman who met and married Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero and martyr, in Dapitan, where he was exiled by the Spanish. She joined the revolutionary movement after his death and fought against the Spaniards, becoming a teacher and a leader in Cebu.
Jan 4, 2013 · Josephine Bracken was the "dulce extranjera" of Jose Rizal, who wrote to her in Dapitan. She later married Vicente Abad, a Cebuano businessman, and taught English in Cebu City.
Si Marie Josephine Leopoldine Bracken (Agosto 8, 1876 - Marso 15, 1902) ay ang nakaisang palad ng pambansang bayani ng Pilipinas na si José Rizal sa kanyang pagkakatapon sa Dapitan sa lalawigan ng Zamboanga del Norte sa katimugan ng Pilipinas.
Jul 28, 2019 · Learn about the controversial and romantic relationship between Rizal and Josephine Bracken, an Irish-Chinese woman who became his de facto wife in Dapitan. Discover her origin, background, and how Rizal tried to bring her closer to his family.
May 13, 2011 · A column by Ambeth R. Ocampo that reveals the controversial life of Josephine Bracken, the widow of Rizal, based on an interview with her stepfather. Learn about her Irish origin, her extravagance, her mock marriage and her role in the Philippine Revolution.
