Spanish authorities executed José Rizal, whose writings exposed abuses of colonial government and religious power. He was a reformer rather than the commander of the armed revolution. His death became a rallying symbol, showing how criticism of racialized colonial inequality could be met with state violence.
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José Rizal was the military commander of the armed revolution when he was executed.
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He was a reform writer rather than its military commander. His execution nevertheless became a powerful symbol.