Arts Unveiled - Arts Unveiled. José Rizal - How one man inspired a revolution - Kultur / Magazin

Who was José Protacio Rizal - and why is he honored every December 30th on Rizal Day in the Philippines? Born in 1861 on the island of Luzon, Rizal was more than just a writer. He was a visionary reformer, a trained physician, and a fearless critic of Spanish colonial rule.