Manuel de Quintos Alonzo

Manuel de Quintos Alonzo Realonda, a man of physical stature and strength, taught his nephew Jose Rizal the importance of well-being through outdoor activity. He influenced the young hero to visit the outdoors, do long walks with his pet black dog, Usman, and go horseback riding with his horse, Castaño.

Source:

• Craig, Austin. "Lineage, Life and Labors of Jose Rizal". Manila: Philippine Education Company, 1913. http://bit.ly/N3Y6X7.
• "Rizal Family". Wikipilipinas. http://bit.ly/nHtJiu. Date accessed: 30 June 2012.