Stalingrad in Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Jose Rizal (1861 - 1896)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 2023
1. Jose Rizal (1861 - 1896) Marker
1861 - 1896
Heros national des Philippines
habitait dans cette maison
lorsqu'il ecrivit son roman
‘El Filibusterismo’
en 1890-1891
Jose Rizal (1861-1896), national hero of the Philippines, lived in this house in 1890-91, when he wrote his novel El Filibusterismo.
Erected 2007 by National Historical Institute.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1890.
Location. 50° 50.6′ N, 4° 20.841′ E. Marker is in Bruxelles, Brussels. It is in Stalingrad. Marker is on Rue Philippe de Champagne, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue Philippe de Champagne 42, Bruxelles, Brussels 1000, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Avenue de Stalingrad / Stalingradlaan (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Verlaine blessa Rimbaud / Verlaine wounded Rimbaud (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles / Stadhuis van Brussel / The Brussels Town Hall
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Also see . . .
1. Rizal in Brussels, Belgium (Jose Rizal University). Detailed timeline of Rizal’s stay in Brussels. (Submitted on May 21, 2023.)
2. José Rizal (Wikipedia).
Overview: José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered the national hero (pambansang bayani) of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda(Submitted on May 21, 2023.)Movement, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 14, 20232. Jose Rizal (1861 - 1896) Marker
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
