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Lesson 4
Jose Rizal’s
Travel Abroad
GEd 103 - Life and Works of Rizal
Group 3

CARURUCAN, MAÑIBO, SARMIENTO,

Lucila R. Yvette Christine M. Shiena L.
ICEBREAKER!!!
Guess the countries that are being described in the following
questions. Hint: All of the countries that will be asked are
included in the countries that he travelled.
PARIS
SINGAPORE
U.S.A
ENGLAND
SPAIN
Jose Rizal’s
Travel Abroad
1882-1892
Introduction
Dr. Jose Rizal is the most traveled Filipino
hero in history. His travels and adventures
are an important facet of his education and
sophistication through which he learned the
culture and politics of other countries. His
first travel abroad was from 1882 to 1887,
and his second travel abroad happened in
the years 1888 to 1892.
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First Travel
Abroad
1882 - 1887
First Travel Abroad
● After finishing his medical course in University of Santo
Tomas, Jose Rizal then decided to go to Spain mainly
for two reasons:
➔ To finish his medical specialization.
➔ To do his “secret mission” in preparation for
his fight in the Philippines.

● His travel was kept secret to avoid detection and

suspicion from the Spanish government and friars.

● May 3 1882 - Rizal left for the Philippines for the first
time to spain

● He then boarded in the SS Salvadora bound for using a

passport name Jose Mercado and was also assisted by
his uncle, Antonio Rivera.
First Travel Abroad
From 1882-1887, Rival traveled for about 6 countries which are :

Singapore Italy France

Ceylon Spain Germany

PHILIPPINES TO SINGAPORE

Philippines (May 3, 1882)

Singapore (May 11, 1882)

Philippines to Singapore (May 3-11, 1882)
● 3 May 1882 - Rizal left the Philippines for the first time in Spain. He
boarded the Salvadora using a passport of Jose Mercado, which was
procured for him by his uncle Antonio Rivera, father of Leonor Rivera.
He was accompanied to the quay where the Salvadora was moored by
his uncle Antonio, Vicente Gella, and Mateo Evangelista.

● 4 May 1882 -He got seasick on board the [Link] Lecha, captain of
the ship defined Jose as a refined man

● 5 May 1882 -He conversed with the passengers of the ship; he was still
feeling sea-sick.

● 6 May 1882 - He played chess with the passengers on board.

● 8 May 1882-He saw mountains and Islands,visiting sites such as the

Raffles statue, the Botanical Gardens, temples, markets, and a school.
Philippines to Singapore (May 3-11, 1882)
● 9 May 1882 -Rizal arrived in Singapore.

● 10 May 1882 -He went around the town of Singapore and maid some [Link]
was impressed by the city’s greenery and noted that its population seemed assured
of their [Link], he found the city less attractive in 1887, and observed in 1891
and 1896 how much it had changed.

● 11 May 1882 -In Singapore, at 2 p.m., Rizal boarded the boat Djemnah to continue his
trip to Spain. He found the boat clean and well kept.
Singapore to Ceylon (May 11-17, 1882)
● Jose Rizal departed from Singapore on board the ship Djemnah, a
French streamer, on May 11. Majority of the passengers were
French-speaking.

● On May 17, 1882, ship Djemnah reached Point Galle, a seaport in

southern Ceylon (currently known as Sri Lanka). He defined Point
Galle as a picturesque but lonely town.

● After Point Galle he docked at Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka. And
Rizal was more impressed in Colombo rather than point galle
because Colombo is more beautiful and elegant compared to Manila.

● The main reason why he went to Colombo was to get

references in learning the French language.
CEYLON TO ITALY
MAY 17 - JUNE 11, 1882

● May 17 1882 - Djemmnah reach point galle, a seacost town in Southern

Ceylon which is now known as Sri lanka.
● May 18 1882 7:30 - He left Punta de Gales for Colombo
In the afternoon, Rizal arrived in Colombo and in the evening the trip was
resumed.
● Rizal was enamoured by Colombo because of its scenic beauty and
elegant buildings
● For the first time Rizal sighted the barren coast of Africa, which he called
(“inhospitable land but famous” )
● May 27 1882 - He landed at Aden, Yemen at about 8:30 am
Ceylon to Italy (May 17 - June 11, 1882)
● He was amused when the first time he saw camels in Aden.
● June 2 1882 - He arrived at the Suez Canal enroute to Marseilles
● Suez Canal- was built by Ferdinand de Lesseps (French Diplomat Engineer)
which was inaugurated on November 17 1896
● After several weeks, he docked at Port Said, the Mediterranean terminal of the
Suez Canal where he went sightseeing.
● On June 11, jose Rizal reached Naples, Italy
● June 12 1882- Arrived at Marseilles
● June 15 Rizal left marseley by train bound to Barcelona, Spain.
ITALY TO FRANCE
Italy France
June 11, 1882 June 12, 1882
Italy to France (June 11-June 12, 1882)
● 11 June 1882 - Rizal disembarked and, accompanied by a guide,
went around the City of Naples for one hour. This was the first
European ground he set foot on.
● This city pleased Rizal because of its business activity, its lively
people and its scenic beauty. He was fascinated by the Mouth
Vesuvius, the Castle of ST. Telmo and other historic sights of the
city.
● Rizal went on board the French steamer Djemnah. It was here that
he improved his French since most of the passengers speak the
language.
● The night of June 12, the steamer docked at the French harbor of
Marseilles. Rizal bid farewell to his fellow passengers. He visited the
famous Chateau d’lf where Dantes, was imprisoned. He stayed two
and a half days in Marseilles.
France to Spain (1882)

Barcelona Madrid
June 16, 1882 - fall of 1882 September 1882 - 1883
Rizal in Barcelona
● Jose Rizal arrived in Barcelona on June 16, 1882.

● His first impression of Barcelona was unfavorable. Later, he

changed his impression and liked the city. He enjoyed promenading
along Las Ramblas which was the famous street in Barcelona.

● His classmates in Ateneo who are in Barcelona welcomed him. They

gave him a party at café Plaza de Cataluña. After toasts, Rizal in
turn gave them the latest news and gossip in the Philippines.

● In Barcelona, Rizal wrote a nationalistic essay entitled “Amor

Patrio” which was his first written article on Spain’s soil. He then
sent his article to Basilio Teodoro Moran, publisher of Diariong
Tagalog. Basilio was deeply impressed by the article and
congratulated Rizal and asked Rizal to publish more articles. He
then created articles for the Diariong Tagalog which were Amor
Patria and Los Viajes using the pen name Laong Laan.
Rizal in Barcelona

● While living in Barcelona, Rizal received bad news about

the cholera outbreak ravaging Manila and the provinces.
Many people died and more were dying daily. Sad news
was that his beloved Leonor Rivera was getting thinner
because of the absence of her loved one.

● Paciano advised Rizal to continue his medical course in

Madrid. Heeding his advice, Rizal left Barcelona in the fall
of 1882 and proceeded to Madrid.
Rizal in Madrid
● Rizal arrived in Madrid in September 1882.

● On November 3, 1882, Rizal enrolled in the Universidad

Central de Madrid. He took courses—Medicine and
Philosophy and Letters. Aside from the two major courses,
he also studied painting and sculpture in the Academy of Fine
Arts of San Fernando; he took lessons in French, German, and
English under private instructors; and assiduously practiced
fencing and shooting in the Hall of Arms of Sanz y Carbonell.

● Rizal lived a simple life in Madrid and knew that he came to Spain to study and prepare
himself for the service of his fatherland. He budgets his money and time and never wasted a
peseta for gambling, wine and women. Every Saturday evening, he visits the home of Don Pablo
Ortiga y Rey who lived with his son and daughter. Don Pablo has been city mayor of Manila.
Rizal in Madrid
● Rizal then had a love affair with Consuelo Ortiga y Perez,
the daughter of Don Pablo.

● Jose spends his leisure time reading and attending

reunions of ilustrados in Madrid. He also practiced
shooting and fencing in a communal gymnasium.

● He was then acquainted with the fraternal group of

illustrados in Madrid, Circulo Hispano – Filipino.

● He then declaimed the poem, Mi Piden Versus in a

gathering of the group on New Year’s Eve of 1882.

● He began his medical studies on October 2, 1882 and

finished it two years later in June 1884.
First Visit in Paris (1883)
First Visit in Paris
(1883)
● June 1883, he traveled to France to observe how medicine was
being practiced there
● He visited Paris during their summer vacation in Madrid.
● According to Rizal, everything in Paris was so expensive that he
called Paris as the “costliest city in the world”.
● He then visited Laennec Hospital where he observed Dr. Nicaise
treating patients.
● Jose was impressed and saddened on how the Masons were
observed and recognized by the government, which could not be
done in the Philippines.
● He then joined a masonic lodge, Acacia in which he later became
a master mason in 1890.
● He joined the masonic lodge to secure their aid against his fight
with the Spanish
The Return of Rizal in Madrid (1883)
● After his three-month sojourn in France, Rizal
returned to Madrid and thought about publishing a
book that exposed the colonial relationship of Spain
and the Philippines. This idea was realized in March
1887, with the publication of the novel Noli Me
Tangere in Germany.
● During his tour in Europe, Rizal received sad news
from his friends in Madrid of the deplorable
conditions of primitive Igorots who were exhibited
in this expositions, some of whom died and whose
clothing are inappropriate for the climate of Madrid,
and crude weapons were objects of mockery and
laughter by the Spanish people and press. Rizal
being a champion of human dignity was outrageous
France to Germany (1885-1887)

Germany

France
France
● After completing his studies in Spain, Rizal went to Paris and Germany for his
specialization in ophthalmology.

● He stopped over at Barcelona, on his way to Paris, to visit his friend Maximo Viola who is
also a medical student and a member of a rich family in Bulacan.

● In November of that year, Rizal was living in Paris where he sojourned for about four
months. He worked as an apprentice of Dr. Louis de Weckert, who was then, a leading
French ophthalmologist. And with his master, his knowledge in ophthalmology improved.
While not working at Dr. Weckert’s clinic, Rizal visited his friends, such as the family of
Pardo de Taveras, Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion, Hidalgo.

● He then met Juan Luna and his girlfriend, Paz Pardo de Tavera. Luna discussed with
Rizal various problems on art and improved his own painting technique. In Luna’s
painting The Death of Cleopatra, Jose posed as an Egyptian and posed a sandugo
depicting Sikatuna – Legazpi pact.

● During this time he also learned to read the solfeggio and play the piano and flute. He
has also written a patriotic song entitled “Alin mang Lahi” which asserts freedom.
Germany
● On February 3, 1886, he arrived in Heidelberg, a historic city in Germany
famous for its old university and romantic surroundings. He lived in a
boarding house with some German law students. The German students
found out that Rizal was a good chess player and made him a member of
the Chess Player’s Club. After a few days, he was transferred to a boarding
house which was near the University of Heidelberg. He worked at the
University Eye Hospital under the direction of Dr. Otto Becker and attended
the lectures of Doctor Becker and Prof. Wilhelm Kuehne at the university.

● At weekends he visited the scenic spots around Heidelberg which includes

the Heidelberg Castle, the romantic Neckar Rivera, the theater, and the old
churches. Rizal noticed that the German Catholics and the Protestants
practiced ecumenism wherein they live together in harmony and cordiality.

● On April 22, 1886, spring in Heidelberg, he wrote a poem to the beautiful

blooming flowers at the Neckar River. Among those was his favorite
flower—the forget-me-not. His poem was entitled “A Flores de Heidelberg”.
Germany
● Rizal then spent a three-month summer vacation at Wilhelmsfeld, a
mountainous village close to Heidelberg. He stayed at the vicarage of a
kind Protestant pastor, Dr. Karl Ullmer. He was very delighted in his stay at
the Ullmers.

● On July 31, 1886, Rizal wrote his first letter in German to Professor
Ferdinand Blumentritt. Rizal heard that Blumentritt was interested in the
Philippine languages. Along with the letter was a book entitled Aritmetica.
Delighted with Rizal, Blumentritt sent gift books to Rizal. This marked the
beginning of their long and frequent correspondence.

● Rizal was fortunate to be sojourning in Heidelberg when the famous

University of Heidelberg held its fifth centenary celebration on August 6 of
1886. It was three days before his departure and he was sad because he
had come to love the land and the beautiful city.
The Travels of Rizal and Viola
● May 11, 1887 – Rizal and Viola left
Berlin in an express train.

● They visited different places in Europe

like:
○ Dresden (Germany) - "one of the
best cities in Germany"
○ Went to Floral exhibit - met Dr.
Feodor Jagor
○ They visited Dr. Adolph B. Meyer.
○ Visited Museum of Art - Rizal was
deeply impressed by a painting of
“Prometheus Bound”.

● They left Dresden and went to Teschen

as next stop over. They sent wire to
Blumentritt.
Teschen ( Czechoslovakia)
● Teschen ( Now Decin, Czechoslovakia) was their stop-over after leaving
Dresden. Rizal and Viola sent a wire to Blumentritt , suggested by Dr. Jagor.

Leitmeritz ( Bohemia)
● May 13, 1887 , 1:30 p.m. Rizal and Viola on board, arrived at the railroad
station of Lietmeritz (Litomerice), Bohemia.
● -Blumentritt , helped two tourist get a room at Hotel Krebs. They stayed
there from May 13-16 1887

Beautiful Memories of Lietmeritz

● A warm hospitality of the Blumentritt family. A good Cook of his

wife.

● Blumentritt invited them to a Beer Garden, they met Burgomaster

and he intoduced them.

● Met Dr. Carlos Czepalak, A polish scholar

● Rizal praising Austria’s idyllic scene, nature loving and noble people when
Blumentritt invited them to a meeting of the “Tourists Club of Lietmeritz.
(May 14.)
Vienna (Austria)
● May 20, they went to Vienna “the Queen of Danube”.
● They met Norfenfals, one of the greatest novelist in Europe.
● Rizal receive his lost diamond stick pin
● Rizal and Viola stayed in Hotel Metropole.
● They visited churches, museum, art galleries, theaters and public park.
● They met friend of Blumentritt; Masner and Nordmann.
● They left Vienna on May 25.

Munich (Germany)
● In Munich ,stop for a while to taste the famous Munich Beer, assumed as best in
Germany

Nuremberg (Germany)
● They traveled to Salsburg then Munich after that they went to Nuremberg,
one of the oldest cities of Germany.
● They went to Numberg and were impressed by the manufacture dolls
● The Cathedral in Ulm is the largest and tallest in Germany
● They went to Stuttgart and Baden
● In Rheinfall, they saw the waterfall which is the most beautiful waterfall in Europe
● Crossing the Frontier to Switzerland - they crossed the Frontier to
Schaffhausen, Switzerland. They stayed in this city from July 2 to 3 1887. They
continued their tour to Bassel, Bern and Lausanne.

Geneva (Switzerland)
● Crossing the Frontier to Switzerland - They crossed the Frontier to Schaffhausen,
Switzerland.
● They stayed in this city from July 2 to 3 1887.
● They continued their tour to Bassel, Bern and Lausanne.
● Rizal and Viola left on a little boat, went to Foggy Leman Lake to Geneva. One of the
most beautiful city in the World .
● Rizal conversed with them in three languages: French, German and Italian.
● June 19, 1887- Rizal treated Viola in his 26th Birthday.
● June 23 1887- Rizal and Viola parted ways- Viola returned to Barcelona and Rizal
continue his tour in Italy.
● June 27, 1887 – he arrived in Rome, where he called “The City of Caesar.”
● After a week, Jose prepared to return to the Philippines.
The First
Homecoming
(1887)
● From 1882 to 1887, Rizal was in Europe studying. There he was allured, fascinated and
have all the beautiful memories throughout his sojourn. But this will not make Rizal
forget his fatherland and his nationality. After 5 years of memorable adventure in
Europe, he returned to the Philippines in August 1887 and practiced medicine in
Calamba.

● Although his life is threatened because his Noli Me Tangere caused uproar especially
among the friars, he insists on returning home. He has his reasons of coming home,
one is that he wants to operate his mother’s eyes; another is that he wants to know
how his novel affected the life of the Filipino.

● Rizal left Rome by train for Marseilles and on July 3, 1887 he boarded the steamer
Djemnah which was the same steamer he boarded five years ago. The steamer was
enroute to the Orient via the Suez Canal. Rizal saw this canal for the second time.

● On July 30, he transferred to another steamer in Saigon to steamer Haiphong which

was bound to Manila. On August 2, the steamer left Saigon for Manila.
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Second
Travel
Abroad
1888 - 1892
Second Travel Abroad
● In September 1887, Jose suspended his trip to Europe due to the death
of her sister, Olympia, who died of internal bleeding when giving birth.

● Rizal’s novel caused uproar among the friars. Anonymous threats against
Rizal’s life were received by his parents. Feeling uneasy with the
situation, they advised him to go away because his life was in danger.
However, even though his family was persecuted because of the uproar
of Noli me Tangere, his family decided that Rizal will stay in the
Philippines

● Governor General Terrero summoned Rizal and advised him to leave the
Philippines for his own good. He was giving Rizal a change to escape the
fury of the friar’s wrath.

● On February 3, 1888, Jose Rizal left Manila to Hongkong as he could not

disobey the governor general’s orders. He was bringing 5000 pesos
which he earned from his medical practice.
Second Travel Abroad
From 1888-1892, Rival traveled for about 6 countries which are :

Hongkong England Spain

USA Paris Belgium

Jose Rizal in Hongkong
( February 3, 1888 – February 22, 1888)

● On February 03, 1888 Rizal left for Hongkong on board

the Zafiro
● He was sick and sad during the crossing of the China
Sea
● He arrived in Hong Kong on February 8. During his stay
in Hong Kong, Rizal wrote a letter to Blumentritt, dated
February 16, 1888, expressing his bitterness.
● In Hong Kong Rizal stayed at Victoria Hotel.
● A Spaniard, Jose Sainz deVaranda, shadowed Rizal’s
movement in Hong kong.
● On February 18, Rizal accompanied by Basa, boarded the
ferry steamer Kiu-Kiang for Macao
● Rizal described Macao as a small, low and gloomy. There
are many junks, sampans, but few steamers, it looks sad
and is almost dead-like.
Jose Rizal in Hongkong
( February 3, 1888 – February 22, 1888)

● During his two day stay in Macao, he visited the theater,

casino, cathedral and churches, pagodas and botanical
gardens and the bazaars
● In the evening of February 19, he witnessed a Catholic
procession wherein the devotees were dressed in blue and
purple dresses and were carrying unlighted candles.
● On February 20, Rizal and Basa returned to Hong Kong on
board the ferry steamer Kiu-Kiang.
● Rizal stayed in Hong Kong for two [Link] he studied
the Chinese way of life, language, drama and customs.
● Rizal noticed some experiences and wrote them in his diary
● On February 22, 1888, Rizal left Hong Kong on board the
Oceanic, an American steamer and his destination was
Japan.
Rizal in United States of America
(April 28,1888- May 16,1888)

● Rizal first saw America on April 28, 1888. His arrival was marred by
racial prejudice for he saw the discriminatory treatment of the
Chinese and the Negroes by the white Americans.

● Rizal had good and bad impressions of the United States. The good
were the material progress of the country, the drive and energy of
the American people, the natural beauty of the land, the high
standard of living and the opportunities for better life offered to
poor immigrants. On bad impression was the lack of racial equality.
There existed racial prejudice which was inconsistent with the
principles of democracy and freedom of which Americans talk so
much but do not practice.

● Rizal’s trip to America started on April 28, 1888 to May 16, 1888.
Rizal in England (May 1888 - March 1889)

● Rizal arrived at Liverpool, England in May, 1888. He stayed

one day in Liverpool spending the night at Adelphi Hotel.
He described it as a big and beautiful city.

● Rizal lived in London from May, 1888 to March 1889. He

chose this English city because of three reasons:
○ To improve his knowledge of the English language,
○ To Study and annotate Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas
Filipinas, which he heard to be available in the British
Museum and
○ London was a safe place from the attacks of Spanish
tyranny.

● While aboard the ship City of Rome, he entertained

passengers using yo-yo as a defensive weapon.
Rizal in England (May 1888 - March 1889)
● For a short time, he stayed at the home of Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor– a lawyer in
London. By the end of May he was a boarder of the Beckett family. His home was
located near public parks and within easy walking distance to the British Museum. He
spent most of his time in the British Museum studying the book of Morga’s Sucesos
and other rare historical books about the Philippines.

● May 25, 1888, Jose traveled in London, where he became a boarder of the Becket
where Gertrude Beckett fell in love.

● Reinhold Frost, a librarian of Ministry of Affairs, was impressed on Rizal’s work, hailing
him as the “Pearl of Man.”

● For ten months, Rizal was deeply immersed in his historical studies in London. During
that time, his compatriots in Spain were waging the crusade for Philippine reforms.

● In September 1888, he went for a short visit in Paris and Spain.

A Short Visit in Paris and Spain

Bibliotheque
Nationale
A Short Visit in Paris and Spain
● He was entertained by this gay French metropolis by Juan Luna and his
wife Paz Pardo de Tavera
● He visited Paris in order to get old books and manuscript in Bibliotheque
Nationale.
● Dec 11 1888- He visited Madrid and Barcelona
● Then he traveled in Spain and there he met the superpowers of
propaganda, Marcelo H. del Pilar and Mariano Ponce.
The Return of Rizal in London
● Rizal returned to London on December 24 and spent
Christmas and New Year’s Day with the Becketts. Rizal liked
Christmas Eves because it reminded him of many good days
of his infancy and also Christ was born. Rizal received from
Mrs. Beckett a book entitled. The Life and Adventures of
Valentine Vox, the Ventriloquist.
●
● During his stay at London, he became the honorary president
of a patriotic society cooperating for reforms called
Asociacion La Solidaridad. It was inaugurated on December
31, 1888. Rizal also wrote his first article in La Solidaridad, a
patriotic newspaper founded by Graciano Lopez Jaena,
entitled Los Agricultores Filipinos which was published on
March 25, 1889.
The Return of Rizal in London
● Rizal wrote several works while in London. These writings includes: La Vision del Fray
Rodriguez, Letter to the Young Women of Malolos, and he also contributed some articles to
Dr. Rost’s journal entitled Specimens of Tagal Folklore and Two Eastern Fables. Rizal also fell
in-love with one of the three Beckett sisters—Gertrude.

● On March 19, 1889, Rizal bade goodbye to the Beckett family and left London for Paris. He
was sad as he crossed the English Channel for he cherished many beautiful memories in
London.
Jose Rizal’s Return to Paris
● By the mid of January 1890, he was back in Paris, during
that time influenza was epidemic throughout Paris. He
complained of a terrible headache but he was not stricken
with the flu.

● Upon arrival in Paris, Jose was disappointed because

landlords in Paris were taking advantage of the rent because
of the festivities.

● He spent most of his time in Bibliotheque Nationale and

continued learning different languages.
Jose Rizal’s Return to Paris
● He also continued his fencing lessons with Juan Luna.

● He wrote different writings during his stay in Paris.

● The Philippine within a Century – He discussed the glory

of the Filipino race and how the Spanish destroyed it.

● The Indolence of the Filipino - Jose discussed the lack of

enthusiasm of Filipinos and reasons behind it
Brussels,
Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
● In 1890, Rizal moved to Brussels because of the high cost of
living in Paris.
● Jan 28 1890 - Rizal left Paris for Brussels Capital Belgium
● Jose Albert accompanied Rizal to move to Brussels. They
stayed in a boarding house at 38 Rue Philippe Champagne.
Rizal lived in this house when he wrote his novel ‘El
Filibusterismo’ in 1890-1891.

● Rizal spent his time writing his second novel, El

Filibusterismo.

● He also wrote articles for La Solidaridad and letter for his

family and friends.
Brussels, Belgium
● May 1 1891 - In a letter sent to Basa, Rizal reiterated (again) his desire
to be in Hongkong, reminding the former of the amount he was
borrowing for his fare.
● He also informed Deodato Arellano of his plan to move from Europe to
either Hongkong, Philippines or Japan, and to renounce the receiving of
pension from the Propaganda
● May 30 1891 - Rizal set ready for printing 20 chapters of the
manuscript of the El Filibusterismo.
● He was waiting for an amount to defray the publication expense
The Second
Homecoming
(1892)
● In May, 1892, Rizal made up his mind to return to Manila. He gave two letters, which
were sealed and inscribed on it “to be opened after my death”, to his friend Dr.
Marques for safekeeping.

● At noon of June 26, 1892, Rizal and his sister Lucia arrived in Manila. He stayed in
Hotel de Oriente which was facing the church of Binondo.

● On June 27, Rizal boarded a train in Tutuban Station and visited his friends. And on
Wednesday July 6, Rizal went to Malacañan Palace to resume his series of interviews.
The governor general then presented to him some printed leaflets (Pobres Frailes)
which were allegedly found in Lucia’s pillow cases. Rizal denied having those leaflets
because they were thoroughly searched upon their arrival from Hong Kong and was
found clean. Despite his denial and insistent demand for investigation he was placed
under arrest and escorted to Fort Santiago.

● July 15, 1892, Rizal was brought to the steamer Cebu which was sailing for Dapitan. On
the 17th of July, Rizal was handed over to Captain Ricardo Carnicero, the
commandant of Dapitan. His exile in Dapitan lasted until July 31, 1896, a period of four
years.
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The Travel
Abroad of Jose
Rizal
Rizal as a traveler was not merely a spectator he was very
observant of the lifestyle of the people. This was evident
through his diary entries wherein he wrote his observations of
culture and other things. Rizal knew how to live in a country
away from his. He was able to economize and budget his fees,
he also works through his free time to earn money. During the
travel of Rizal, he met a lot of people and not just mere people
but professionals including professors and doctors. He was also
a smart traveler because he learns the language of the country
he stays. This made him communicate effectively.
Women in the
Life of Jose Rizal
SEGUNDA
1 KATIGBAK
Rizal's Age: 16

Where they met: Lipa, Batangas

Description: "She was rather short, with eyes that

were eloquent and ardent at times and languid at
others, rosy-cheeked, with an enchanting and
provocative smile that revealed very beautiful teeth,
and the air of a sylph; her entire self diffused a
mysterious charm." - Rizal
Reason of Separation: Segunda was already engaged
to be married to her townmate, Manuel Luz.
LEONOR
2 VALENZUELA
Rizal's Age: 17

Where they met: House of Dona Concha

Leyva in Intramuros, as his neighbor.

How Rizal courted her: Wrote letters using

invisible ink. He then taught her how to read
the letters.

Reason of Separation: Leonor married

another man.
LEONOR
3 RIVERA
Inspiration for the character of Maria Clara
in Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Rizal's Age: 18

Description: "Tender as a budding flower

with kindly, wistful eyes."

Reason of Separation: In the autumn of

1890, Rizal received a letter from Leonor
telling him of her coming marriage to a man
whom her mother chose to be her mate.
CONSUELO
4 ORTIGA Y PEREZ
Rizal's Age: 21 - 22

Where they met: Rizal frequented to the home of

Don Pablo Ortiga y Rey, the former city mayor of
Manila.

Reason of Separation: Rizal's romance with

Consuelo did not turn into a serious affair; he
decided to take a step back for two reasons;
First, he was still engaged to Leonor Rivera;
Second, he was aware of his friend's affection to
Consuelo.

Rizal's dedication to her: A La Senorita C.O.y.P

5 O-SEI-SUN
Rizal's Age: 27

Description: "You have the color of Camelia,

its freshness, its elegance" - Rizal

Where they met: Tokyo, Japan

Reason of Separation: Rizal was offered a

position at the Spanish Legation during that
time. He then decided to leave Japan and
forget his romance which pained him gravely
because he truly loved O-Sei-San.
GERTRUDE
6 BECKETT
Rizal's Age: 27

Date They Met: May 1888

Description: A blue-eyed and buxom girl.

Where they met: Boarding house of the

Beckett Family in London

Reason of Separation: Rizal withdrew his

feelings before having a relationship with
Gertrude, realizing that he had a greater
mission to fulfill.
NELLIE
7 BOUSTEAD
Description: Mestiza daughter of a Filipina and a wealthy
French-English merchant whose house was frequented by
Filipinos in France.

Year they met: 1891

Where they met: Boustead family's winter residence, Villa

Eliada (Biarritz, France)

Reason of Separation: Rizal's marriage proposal failed

because Nellie demanded that Rizal give up his Catholic
faith and convert to Protestanism.

Nellie wrote him a letter: “Now that you are leaving I wish you a happy trip and may you
triumph in your undertakings, and above all, may the Lord look down on you with favor
and guide your way giving you much blessings, and may your learn to enjoy! My
remembrance will accompany you as also my prayers.”
SUZANNE
8 JACOBY
Rizal's Age: 29

Date they met: January 28, 1890

Place they met: Brussels, Belgium

How they met: Rizal boarded with Suzanne

and her aunts during his stay in Brussels.

Reason of Separation: Rizal realized that he

could not deceive her. Suzanne fell in love
with Rizal and wept when he left for Madrid
in July 1890.
JOSEPHINE
9 BRECKEN
Description: an 18-year-old petite Irish girl,
with bold blue eyes, brown hair and a happy
disposition.

Date they met: February 1895

Where they met: Dapitan

How it ended: Rizal regarded Josephine as

her wife until his last breath.
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as/life-and-works-of-rizal/the-tr
avels-of-dr-jose-rizal/18461908
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i28/1st-journey-of-rizal
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ducation/Jose-Rizal-in-Singapore
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Thank you!
Carurucan, Lucila C.
Mañibo, Yvette Christine M.
Sarmiento, Shiena L.
CE-1301