Ghent in Oost-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe

José Rizal (1861 - 1896)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 13, 2023

1. José Rizal (1861-1896) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

José Rizal
1861-1896

Héros National des Philippines

Vivait dans cette maison
quand il publia son roman
“El Filibusterismo"
en 1891.

(English translation:)

José Rizal (1861-1896), national hero of the Philippines, lived in this building in 1891 when he published his novel El Filibusterismo.

Erected 1959 by Philippines Historical Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 51° 3.134′ N, 3° 43.563′ E. Marker is in Ghent, Vlaams Gewest (Flanders), in Oost-Vlaanderen. Marker is on Henegouwenstraat east of Lange Kruisstraat, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Henegouwenstraat 45, Ghent, Vlaams Gewest 9000, Belgium. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sint-Baafskathedraal / La cathédrale Saint-Bavon / St Bavo’s Cathedral (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Geraard de Duivelsteen (11de - 20ste eeuw) / Castle of Gerard the Devil (11th - 20th Century)

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(about 150 meters away); Het belfort van Gent / Le beffroi de Gand / The Ghent Belfrey / Der Belfried von Ghent (about 180 meters away); De Wijnaert (about 210 meters away); Gabriël Verschraegen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Stadhuis (15de-19de eeuw) / City Hall (15th-19th Century) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Verdras van Gent / Treaty of Ghent (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Albrecht Dürer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ghent.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Rizal in Ghent, Belgium (José Rizal University). A detailed chronology of Rizal’s stay in Ghent. (Submitted on May 22, 2023.)

2. Jose Rizal (Brittanica).

Overview: José Rizal, in full José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, (born June 19, 1861, Calamba, Philippines—died December 30, 1896, Manila), patriot, physician, and man of letters who was an inspiration to the Philippine nationalist movement... In 1887 Rizal published his first novel, Noli me tangere (The
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 13, 2023

2. José Rizal (1861 - 1896) Marker - wide view
Social Cancer), a passionate exposure of the evils of Spanish rule in the Philippines. A sequel, El filibusterismo (1891; The Reign of Greed), established his reputation as the leading spokesman of the Philippine reform movement…

(Submitted on May 22, 2023.)

José Rizal (1861 - 1896) Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 13, 2023

3. José Rizal (1861 - 1896) Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.