Rizal,
José 1861-96; Philippine patriot, novelist, & poet: shot for alleged conspiracy against Spain
See Rizal in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(rĭ-zälˈ, rē-sälˈ), José 1861-1896.
Philippine reformer and writer. Exiled (1892-1896) for his political novels, he was later arrested and executed for sedition. His death helped fuel an insurrection against Spanish rule (1896-1898).