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5. Who was Jose Rizal and why was he important?

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José Rizal was a national hero of the Philippines and the first Asian nationalist. He expressed the growing national consciousness of many Filipinos who opposed Spanish colonial tyranny and aspired to attain democratic rights.

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Born: June 19, 1861, Calamba, Laguna

Works written: Noli me tangere, El filibusterismo

Date of death: Dec. 30, 1896

Nationality: Philippines

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