Why was rizal considered by6 coates and de ocampo as the first exponent of Asian nationalism?

Answer 1

Yes..

because every country in Asia has his own history of being nationalism and if you review things in whole Asia, you will notice that there are lots of heroes which is ahead than Rizal that their life been dedicated to their country to feel the words freedom...

Answer 2

No, Rizal is not the first exponent of nationalism in Asia, although he is one of the most famous. However, many other Asian countries had their own "Rizal" before Rizal himself, but they are not as famous or as well-documented as he was.

Answer 3

Rizal was the first exponent of Asian nationalism since he was the source of inspiration for the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 (De Ocampo, 1969). Although Rizal opposed the revolution because it was premature and inadequately organized, the revolution broke out, which can be considered the first genuine uprising by an Asian people against Western colonialism.

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