Main Topic 4: Jose Rizal's travels abroad

• When did Rizal begin writing farewell letters to his friends and family?

  May 1, 1882
• Who gave Rizal money for his allowance?

  Paciano
• What gift did Saturnina give to Rizal?

  A diamond ring
• When did Rizal leave for Spain for the first time?

  May 3, 1882
• What was the name of the ship Rizal boarded to go to Spain?

  SS Salvadora
• What passport/name did Rizal use to board the SS Salvadora?

  Jose Mercado's passport
• When did the SS Salvadora dock in Singapore?

  May 9, 1882
• How long did Rizal stay at Hotel Dela Paz in Singapore?

  Two days
• What ship did Rizal transfer to in Singapore?

  Djemnah
• When did the Djemnah leave Singapore for Europe?

  May 11, 1882
• What did Rizal write about Punta de Gales in his travel diary?


  It was picturesque but lonely and quiet and at the same time sad.
• When did Rizal land at Aden, Yemen?

  May 27, 1882
• What observation did Rizal make about Aden?

  Aden is hotter than Manila.
• What animal amused Rizal when he saw it for the first time in Aden?

  Camels
• When did Rizal arrive at the Suez Canal?

  June 2, 1882
• What impressed Rizal about the Suez Canal?

  The beautiful moonlight reminded him of Calamba and his family.
• When did Rizal disembark in Naples?

  June 11, 1882
• What was Rizal's first impression of Naples?


  He was pleased with its business activity, lively people, and panoramic beauty.
• When did Rizal's boat anchor at Marseilles?

  June 12, 1882
• What famous location did Rizal visit in Marseilles?

  Chateau d'If
• How long did Rizal stay in Marseilles?

  Two and a half days
• When did Rizal arrive in Barcelona?


  June 16, 1882
• What was Rizal's first impression of Barcelona?

  It was unfavorable.
• What were the titles of the articles Rizal wrote while in Barcelona?

  • "Amor Patrio" (Love of Country)
  • "Los Viajes" (Travels)
  • "Revista de Madrid" (Review of Madrid)
• When was Rizal's article "Amor Patrio" published?


  August 20, 1882
• What is "Amor Patrio" about?

  It is a nationalistic essay and Rizal's first article written on Spain's soil.
• Under what pen-name was "Amor Patrio" published?

  Laong Laan
• What languages was "Amor Patrio" published in?

  Spanish and Tagalog
• When did Rizal move to Madrid to continue his medical studies?

  September 2, 1882
• When did Rizal enroll at the Universidad Central de Madrid?


  November 3, 1882
• What courses did Rizal take at the Universidad Central de Madrid?

  • Medicine
  • Philosophy and Letters
• What activities did Rizal engage in while studying in Madrid?

  • Studied painting and sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
  • Took lessons in French, German, and English
  • Practiced fencing and shooting
  • Joined the Circulo-Hispano Filipino
• What poem did Rizal write for the Circulo-Hispano Filipino?

  Mi Piden Versos (They Ask Me for Verses)
• When did Rizal join the Masonic Lodge called Acacia?

  March 1883
• Why did Rizal join the Masonic Lodge?

  To secure Freemasonry's aid in his fight for the Philippines.
• When did Rizal transfer to Lodge Solidaridad?

  November 1883
• When did Rizal finish his medical education?

  June 1884
• What degree was Rizal conferred after finishing his medical education?

  Licentiate in Medicine
• When did Rizal receive his Doctor's diploma?

  1887
• When was Rizal awarded the degree of Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters?


  June 1885