Why rizal was not the leader of the revolution?

José Rizal was not the leader of the Philippine Revolution primarily because he advocated for reforms through peaceful means rather than armed conflict. His writings, especially "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," inspired the movement but he believed in seeking reform through education and diplomacy. Additionally, Rizal was arrested and executed by the Spanish colonial authorities in 1896, which occurred shortly after the revolution began, preventing him from taking a direct leadership role. His martyrdom ultimately galvanized the revolutionaries but he remained a symbolic figure rather than a military leader.