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Arrest of José Rizal

When
July 6, 1892
Where
Manila
Part of
José Rizal arrested over La Liga Filipina

Rizal was arrested in Manila on July 6, 1892, for alleged possession of a seditious document related to La Liga Filipina.

The arrest occurred shortly after the founding of La Liga Filipina. Spanish authorities considered the organization a threat. Rizal was detained and subsequently banished to Dapitan in Mindanao, ending his active political presence in Manila.

Sources

  1. José Rizal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
  2. La Liga Filipina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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