Rizal's European Experiences and Homecoming

Rizal faced numerous setbacks in Madrid, Spain, while advocating for justice for his family and Calamba tenants.

A legal order forcing the removal of Rizal's family and other Calamba tenants from their homes.

Rizal's limited access to influential people in Spain hampered his efforts to present his case.

A close friend of Rizal passed away in Barcelona, further adding to his distress.

A potential duel between Rizal and Antonio Luna, stemming from a jealous confrontation involving a woman.

Rizal found support from fellow Filipinos and their Spanish associations.

Rizal and the Calamba tenant cases were supported by legal counsel from the Filipino community.

Antonio Luna's unfulfilled romantic interest led to disagreements.

Rizal challenged Retaña to a duel to defend his family's reputation, believing Retaña's apology was needed.

Leonor Rivera, Rizal's long-time girlfriend, married another man, breaking Rizal's heart.

Filipinos in Madrid wanted a leader to represent them, and Rizal was considered but lost to del Pilar.

Retaña published an apology in response to Rizal's duel challenge.

Rizal faced personal difficulties and challenges while in Madrid.

Filipino exiles proposed a movement with a representative leader for all Filipinos.

Rizal and Del Pilar were candidates for leader of the movement proposed by Filipinos abroad.

Leonor explained her marriage decision, saying Rizal's lack of action caused her to believe he no longer loved her.

Rizal won the election unanimously after others shifted votes to him.

Rizal proposed marriage to Nelly Boustead but then withdrew due to conditions.

Rizal printed El Filibusterismo in Ghent, but lacked financial aid and support from the society.

Rizal resigned from La Solidaridad and ended his political leadership, focused on family.

Rizal sailed to Hong Kong on the SS Melbourne, accompanied by some friars unlike before.

Rizal started medical practice in Hong Kong.

Rizal overheard German ladies gossiping about him.

Del Pilar was absent the day after the election, affecting results.

Dr. Jose Rizal arrived in Hong Kong on November 20, 1891, welcomed by friends and established a medical clinic.

Rizal's father, brother, and other family members joined him in Hong Kong before Christmas 1891.

Rizal opened a medical clinic in Hong Kong.

Family members were concerned of 25 persons being deported from Calamba, including Rizal's father and other relatives.

Rizal treated patients, with a strong focus on eye issues, earning respect.

Friends, like Dr. Marques, offered patients and support in Rizal's medical practice.

Rizal gained respect and admiration from people for his actions of closing the door.

Rizal's Christmas 1891 was considered a happy celebration, given the circumstances.

Rizal decided to return to Manila in May 1892 to discuss his colonization project, establish the Liga Filipina, and respond to criticism.

On his birthday in Hong Kong, Rizal wrote letters addressed to his family and Filipinos, indicating a possible premonition of his death, entrusting them to Dr. Marquez.

Rizal and his sister, Lucia, left Hong Kong for Manila on June 21, 1892, with a Spanish government guarantee of safe passage.

After Rizal's departure from Hong Kong, the Spanish issued a cablegram alerting the Governor to his potential danger; and filed a secret case against him.

Rizal arrived in Manila on June 26, 1892, and immediately sought an audience with the Governor-General.

Rizal's plan to relocate Filipino families to British North Borneo.

Rizal sought permission for Filipino migration to Borneo.

Spanish Governor-General rejected Filipino immigration, citing labor shortage.

Rizal's publications on the Rights of Man, Calamba tenant issues, and the Borneo colonization project.

Representative of the Spanish government in Hong Kong.

Support from fellow Filipino for the Borneo colonization project.

Conflict involving land ownership and tenant rights in Calamba.

One of Rizal's relatives opposed the Borneo colonization plan.