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#TodayinHistory in 1911, Teodora Alonso, mother of José Rizal, dies in her house in #Manila #PH. Tempered by hardship, her role in shaping a family wholly devoted to the defense of truth & justice for the country, proved the immense contribution of mothers on nations. (THREAD) 
Born in Binondo, Manila on 9 Nov 1827, she hailed from a wealthy (principalia) family, and was the youngest daughter of Lorenzo Alonso, one-time capitan municipal of #Biñan, #Laguna. She married Francisco Mercado in 1848, and bore 11 children.
Much of what we know of Teodora's life came from José Rizal's accounts. José recounted her telling of the tale of the disobedient moth. But instead of being warned, Rizal saw the death of the young moth going near the fire inspiring.
