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127 years ago today, #Freemason #Filipino-Chinese Dr. José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda, was executed by #Spain's #Spanish overlords, and Roman #Catholic Church priests, in the #Philippines.
On December 30, 1896, he was walked from his prison in #Intramuros to Bagumbayan (later called: #Luneta and then #RizalPark) in #Manila. It's more or less 2 km by [modern] road.
The main/primary monument for Rizal is located 100m SSE of where he was shot by the #Spaniards.
#JoseRizal #Pilipino #Pilipinas #History #KKK #Revolution #Asian #Freedom #Invasion #Occupation #Colonialism
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A Spanish detachment & a priest accompanied him, as garrisons were stationed in #Intramuros & #Luneta bec of fear of uprising. A bugler & a drummer led the way. As Rizal neared the execution site, he exclaimed "Oh Father how terrible it is to die... how one suffers. I forgive them from the bottom of my heart." He saw his executioners—70th Regiment composed of 8 Filipinos, & behind them Spanish shooters in case they hesitate.