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Where did Jose Rizal obtain his Bachiller en Artes degree?
Where did Jose Rizal obtain his Bachiller en Artes degree?
In which countries did Jose Rizal observe honest and diligent postal employees?
In which countries did Jose Rizal observe honest and diligent postal employees?
Why was Jose Rizal exiled to Dapitan in 1892?
Why was Jose Rizal exiled to Dapitan in 1892?
What was the reason for Jose Rizal wanting to return home quickly?
What was the reason for Jose Rizal wanting to return home quickly?
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What was the consequence of Jose Rizal's exemplary performance at Ateneo de Municipal?
What was the consequence of Jose Rizal's exemplary performance at Ateneo de Municipal?
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What religious order supported Jose Rizal during his exile in Dapitan?
What religious order supported Jose Rizal during his exile in Dapitan?
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Where did Jose Rizal excel during his time at Ateneo de Municipal?
Where did Jose Rizal excel during his time at Ateneo de Municipal?
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What was the main concern expressed by Jose Rizal regarding the postal service in Europe?
What was the main concern expressed by Jose Rizal regarding the postal service in Europe?
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Why did some postal employees in Europe stand out for Jose Rizal?
Why did some postal employees in Europe stand out for Jose Rizal?
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What did Jose Rizal request regarding sending copies of drafts via mail?
What did Jose Rizal request regarding sending copies of drafts via mail?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Jose Rizal attended Ateneo de Municipal, a Jesuit school, where he excelled in academics, extracurricular, and vocational education.
- He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (Bachiller en Artes) from Ateneo.
Journey to Europe
- Rizal traveled to Europe, arriving in Barcelona, Spain on June 16, 1882.
- Initially, he ran out of money and relied on a letter of recommendation from his Ateneo teachers to get help from the Jesuits in Barcelona.
- He first rented a cheap room for 11 pesos, which he didn't like, but later upgraded to a better room when his brother Paciano sent him more money.
Life in Barcelona and Madrid
- Rizal spent his summer vacation traveling to different parts of the city and meeting other Filipinos living in Madrid.
- His former classmates from Ateneo prepared a party for him at Plaza Cataluna.
- While waiting for classes to start, he wrote an essay expressing his love and longing for his country.
Correspondence
- Rizal wrote to his parents, expressing his desire to return home as soon as possible due to financial struggles and concerns about the family business.
- He asked his parents to send him money through multiple mail channels to avoid losses.
Academics and Propaganda
- Rizal joined the Propaganda Movement, advocating for assimilation and reforms in the Philippines.
- He came into conflict with other propagandists, including Antonio Luna and Marcelo H. del Pilar.
- Rizal's academic records from Universidad Central de Madrid show his growth as a propagandist.
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Test your knowledge on Jose Rizal's life abroad, including his journeys to Europe, time in Barcelona and Madrid, involvement in Masonry, academic records in Universidad Central de Madrid, conflicts with Antonio Luna and Marcelo H. del Pilar, and more.
