José Rizal (Civ7)

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a , writer and polymath active at the end of the of the . He is considered a . An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino , which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain. He is a leader in Civilization VII.
== Intro ==
Long regarded as a hero of the Philippines, José Rizal was a passionate defender of the dignity and autonomy of Filipinos. He first gained his reputation as a political activist in Europe, criticizing the Spanish rule of his homeland, and though he advocated for peaceful reform and equal rights, Rizal was eventually tried and executed by the Spanish. Yet his revolutionary spirit could not be contained, and has inspired Filipinos ever since.
== Lines ==
TBA
== Strategy ==
TBA
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Trivia ==
* José Rizal's leader ability means "national hero" in Filipino, referring to his role in fighting against the Spaniards for political reforms and independence for the Philippines, while his leader agenda refers to a "shared inner self," an important concept in .
* Rizal is seen carrying a quill and a notebook as a reference to his status as an avid writer in poetry, plays, novels and essays, mostly in Spanish but sometimes in Tagalog.
==Gallery==
==Videos==
thumb|center|300px|First Look: José Rizal
==See also==
*José Rizal in other games
==External links==
*https://civilization.2k.com/civ-vii/game-guide/leaders/jose-rizal/