The of theSantaMaria school pose by Jose Rizal,(June 19,1861–December 30, 1896).The founding father.

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The Philippines. Children of the Santa Maria elementary school pose around a statue of Jose Rizal,(June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) the founding father of the country. He wrote 'Noli Mi Tangere' (Touch me Not). He was a proponent of institutional reforms by peaceful means rather than by violent revolution. His martyred death is seen as the catalyst that precipitated the Philippine Revolution. His last words were that of Jesus Christ: "consummatum est",--it is done.

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Location: Zamboanga city, the Philippines
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