NHCP Photo Collection, 2011
Prison Cell of Jose Rizal
Location:
Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago, Manila
Category:
Sites/Events
Type: Room
Status: Level II – Historical marker
Marker Date:
1959
Installed By:
Philippines Historical Committee (PHC)
PRISON CELL OF JOSE RIZAL
IN THIS CELL JOSE RIZAL WAS DETAINED PRISONER FROM 3 NOVEMBER TO THE MORNING OF 29 DECEMBER 1896 FALSELY CHARGED WITH REBELLION, SEDITION AND FORMATION OF ILLEGAL SOCIETIES. AFTER THE READING OF THE COURT SENTENCE AT 6:00 A.M. 29 DECEMBER, HE WAS KEPT IN AN IMPROVISED CHAPEL UNTIL HIS EXECUTION AT 7:03 A.M. 30 DECEMBER ON THE LUNETA, BAGUMBAYAN FIELD, MANILA.
