Group_2_-_Life_of_Jose_Rizal

LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL

1. Early Education and Professional Skills

• Departure for Europe

  • Rizal left for Europe on May 3, 1882, aboard SS "Salvadora".

  • Arrived in Barcelona by mid-June.

• Education in Spain

  • Moved to Madrid for cheaper medical education.

  • Enrolled at Central University of Madrid for Licentiate in Medicine and Philosophy.

  • Completed Licentiate in Medicine on June 21, 1884, and Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters in 1885.

2. Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology

• Study in Paris and Germany

  • Advanced studies in ophthalmology under Dr. Louis D. Weker in Paris.

  • Learned medical techniques in Heidelberg and worked with renowned ophthalmologists in Berlin.

  • Observations in Europe led him to recognize the needs of his country.

3. The Resolute Propagandist

• Literary Contributions

  • Proposed a book-writing project to Filipino members of Circulo Hispano-Filipino.

  • Began writing "Noli Me Tangere"; aimed to address Philippine issues and educate the public.

  • Joined the Brotherhood of Masons for enlightenment and connections.

• Completion and Publication of Noli

  • Finished the book in Germany due to favorable scholarly environment.

  • Publication in March 1887 facilitated by friend Maximo Viola.

4. Languages and Cultural Studies

• Language Acquisition

  • Studied French, German, English, and Italian to communicate and understand various texts.

  • Knowledge of multiple languages including Greek, Latin, Arabic, and others.

• Ethnographic Studies

  • Conducted studies in German towns and villages for his ethnographic research.

  • Emphasized observing local customs and lifestyles.

5. Six-Month Sojourn in the Philippines

• Return to Manila

  • Arrived on August 5, 1887; opened a medical clinic and operated on his mother.

  • Faced opposition and threats due to the public reaction to "Noli Me Tangere."

  • Involved in Kalamba Agrarian controversy.

• Departure from the Philippines

  • Left secretly on February 3, 1888, due to escalating pressure and threats.

6. Continued Activism as a Propagandist

• Annotated Works and Publications

  • Annotated Antonio de Morga's "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas" to highlight Filipino culture.

  • Wrote "El Filibusterismo" and essays addressing colonial injustices.

• Psychological Impact of Writings

  • Aimed to inspire national pride among Filipinos through historical accounts.

7. Plans and Aspirations in Hong Kong

• Desire for Filipino Colonization

  • Planned to establish a Filipino community in Borneo and sought approval from the North Borneo Company.

  • Envisioned a self-governing settlement for Filipinos.

8. Return to the Philippines and Arrest

• Return Home

  • Returned to the Philippines on June 26, 1892; organized "La Liga Filipina."

• Arrest and Deportation

  • Arrested on July 6, 1892, for possessing leaflets against friars and advocating for reforms.

  • Sent to Dapitan for exile.

9. Life in Dapitan

• Community Engagement

  • Practiced medicine and engaged in community projects.

  • Improved local agriculture and infrastructure, taught boys, and established a modern educational system.

10. Nationalism and the Katipunan

• Reaction to Revolution

  • Responded to the formation of the Katipunan and advocated for reforms through peaceful means.

11. Trial and Execution

• Trial

  • Found guilty after a one-day military trial and sentenced to death.

• Final Remarks

  • Maintained innocence till the end; wrote heartfelt letters to family and friends before execution.

  • Executed on December 30, 1896, at Bagumbayan, remembered as a martyr for Filipino rights.