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Also Known As José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
Born June 19, 1861 • Philippines
Died December 30, 1896 (aged 35) • Manila • Philippines
Founder Liga Filipina
Notable Works “The Reign of Greed” • “The Social Cancer”

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