This document provides biographical information about Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero. It details his family background and origins, as well as describing his multifaceted talents and interests. Rizal was born in 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to a wealthy family. He was a polymath who excelled in many fields including medicine, writing, teaching, farming, languages and more. He was a man of many talents and made significant contributions to the Philippines through his writings and nationalist ideas.