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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.
Dec 29, 2016 · The authorities supressed the manifesto. 25 December: Rizal’s saddest Christmas, away from family and friends. 26 December, 8:00 AM: Trial of Rizal began at the Cuartel de España. On the same day, the court-martial secretly and unanimously voted for a guilty verdict with the penalty of death before a firing squad.
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.
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.
Sep 1, 2022 · Rizal was charged with sedition, conspiracy, and rebellion – and therefore, sentenced to death by firing squad. Days before his execution, Rizal bid farewell to his motherland and countrymen through one of his final letters, entitled Mi último adiós or My Last Farewell.
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.
