Josephine Bracken

Marie Josephine Leopoldine Bracken (August 9, 1876 – March 15, 1902) was the common-law wife of Philippine national hero José Rizal during his exile in Dapitan in the province of Zamboanga del Norte in the southern Philippines. In the early morning hours of December 30, 1896, the day of his execution by firing squad, the couple were married in Fort Santiago, the place of his incarceration, following his reconciliation with the Catholic Church. The marriage is disputed by some sectors because no records were found regarding the union, discounting the unusual events of that day, even if it was attested by Josephine herself and the officiating priest.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 09, 1876
Birth name	Marie Josephine Leopoldine Bracken
Birth place	Hong Kong , Victoria Hong Kong , British Hong Kong
Ethnicity	Irish people
cause of death	Tuberculosis
Date of death	March 15, 1902
Place of death	Hong Kong , British Hong Kong
Resting place	Hong Kong
Spouse	José Rizal

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