Why when where and how did Jose Rizal die?

José Rizal, the Filipino nationalist, writer, and physician, died on December 30, 1896, at the age of 35, in Luneta Park in Manila. He was executed by firing squad by the Spanish colonial government for his alleged involvement in the Philippine Revolution. Here are the details of when, where, and how José Rizal died:

When: December 30, 1896

Where: Luneta Park, a central park in Manila, Philippines. The park is now known as Rizal Park in honor of José Rizal.

How: Rizal was executed by firing squad. He was tried by a Spanish military court on charges of treason, sedition, and rebellion, found guilty, and sentenced to death. On the morning of December 30, 1896, he was taken to Luneta Park, where a large crowd had gathered. Rizal faced his executioners calmly and resolutely, delivering his famous last words: "I die for my beloved country." He was then shot by a firing squad, and his body was buried in Paco Cemetery in Manila.

Rizal's execution sparked outrage and intensified the Philippine Revolution. He became a national hero and martyr, inspiring Filipinos to fight for their independence from Spanish colonial rule. His writings and ideas, particularly the novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, continue to be influential in Philippine history and culture.