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I don't see why I should bow my head when I could hold it high, or place it in the hands of my enemies when I can defeat them.

Jose Rizal

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Jose Rizal
Age: 35 †
Born: 1861
Born: June 19
Died: 1896
Died: December 30
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Jose Rizal
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
José P. Rizal
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