Rizal showed talent as a student, artist, lover, and traveler. As a student, he excelled in schools like Ateneo de Manila University and the University of Santo Tomas, and later studied medicine in Europe. As an artist, he was skilled in painting, sculpture, poetry and writing. He had several romantic relationships but his true love was Leonor Rivera. As a traveler, he extensively explored Europe, Asia and America, staying in cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, and Heidelberg while furthering his medical education.
16. - Rizal was linked to so many women. However not all these relationships can be regarded as Rizal's romantic interest. Relationships:
17. Juliana Makaraeg - They met during the summer vacation of Rizal in Calamba. Vicente Ybardolaza - Rizal got infatuated with Vicenta because of her talent in playing harp.
18. SegundaKatigbak - She was regarded as the first woman and lover Rizal.- But it ended with a sad fate when Segunda was married to Manuel Luz. Leonor Valenzuela - They met because Rizal’s Dormitory was beside Leonor’s Dormitory.
19. Leonor Rivera - Rizal transferred to the Dormitory of his Uncle Antonio Rivera where he met Leonor. - Leonor was regarded as the true love of Rizal that lasted 10 years. - But their story didn't last because Leonor was engaged to Henry Kipping.
20. Consuelo Ortiga - Rizal is often visiting Consuelo's Father .- Rizal had to let her go. O Sei-san - The girl she fell in love with in Japan.
