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His precocity since

early boyhood turned

into versatility in later 

years. Being curiousand inquisitive, he

developed a rare

facility of mastering

varied subjects andoccupations.

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Actor 

Rizal acted as a character in one of Juan Luna’s

paintings and acted in school dramas.

Agriculturist

Rizal had farms in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte(1892-1896) where he planted lanzones, coconutsand other fruit-bearing trees.

Ambassador of Goodwill

His friendliness, goodwill and cultural associationswith friends entitled him as one.

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Animal lover 

 As a small boy, Rizal loved animals including birds, fish,insects and other specimens of animal life. Fowls, rabbits,dogs, horses and cats constituted his favorites. As much as

possible, he did not wish fowls to be killed even for food,and showed displeasure in being asked to eat the cookedanimal. The family garden in Calamba abounded withinsects galore and birds native to the Calamba environs.He write about and sketched animals of the places he hadtoured.

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Anthropologist

He made researchers on the physical and social make up of man.

Archaeologist

Rizal studied monuments and antique currency everywhere he went. He

drew most of the monuments he saw.

Ascetic

Rizal always practiced self-discipline wherever he went.

Book Lover 

He had a big library and brought many books abroad.

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Botanist

Rizal maintained a garden in Dapitan where he planted and experimentedon plants of all kinds

BusinessmanHe had a partner in Dapitan in the Abaca business there (1892-1896)

Cartographer 

He drew maps of Dapitan, The Philippines and other places he visited

Chess Player 

He played chess and bear several Germans and European friends andacquaintances.

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Citizen of the World

His extensive travels and multitude of friends in Europe, Middle East and

 Asia made him one.

Commentator 

Rizal always expresses and published his personal opinion.

Conchologist.

He had a good shell collection in Dapitan. An American conchologistpraised him

Educator 

Rizal taught in his special school in Dapitan.

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Ethnologist

In his travels, Rizal was able to compare difrent races and he

noted the differences.

Father of the Community School

He proposed college in Hong Kong and his special school in

Dapitan made him a father of community schools.

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Fencer 

He fenced with Europeans and Juan Luna and other friends

in Europe

Freemason abroadHe was member of La Solidaridad Lodge in Spain.

Horticulturist and Farmer 

He experimented on and cultivated plants in Dapitan.

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Ichthyologist

He collected 38 new varieties of fish in Dapitan

JapanophileHis admiration of Japanese traits and his knowledge of her 

language proved he was one

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Journalist

He authored and published

many articles in Spanish

and English in London.

Laboratoty Worker 

He was employed in the

clinic of Dr. L. Wecker inParis.

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Linguist

He spoke over 20 foreign languages.

Lover of TruthHe chided Spanish writers for not writing the truth about the

Filipinos. He was always truthful since boyhood.

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Nationalist

He gave full expression of the native spirit strengthened by

world civilization and loved and defended everything

Filipino.

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Newspaperman

He wrote and published articles in many publications and wasone of the organizers of the La Solidaridad.

OpthalmologistHe graduated in an ophthalmologic college in Spain.

Philologist

Rizal loved of learning and literature is unequalled.

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Philosopher 

Rizal not only loved wisdom but also regulated his life andenjoyed calmness of the life at all time.

Physical Culturist

Rizal maintained a good health by exercising all parts of hisbody and eating proper foods.

Physician

He treated several patients afflicted not only with eyediseases.

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Plant Lover 

 As a child, Rizal spent most of his time in the family garden

which was planted with fruit trees. Shrubs and decorative

trees. His diaries contained detailed description andsketches of plants, flowers and fruits he was in the places

he visited. He wrote poems on flower he liked very much

as his poems to the Flowers of Heidelberg.

Poet

Rizal wrote over 35 poems including his famous Ultimo Adios.

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Politician

 Although Rizal did not engage in Politics, he exposed theevils of the political activities of the Spaniards in thePhilippines through his writing.

Polyglot

Rizal spoke and wrote in 20 languages

Proof reader 

In Germany, He worked as a part-time proofreader of hislivelihood.

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Propagandist

 As a reformer, Rizal encourages the recommendation of 

improving the government entities and discourage abuses

publishing articles.

Public Relation Man

He worked for better cooperation of rulers and subjects in his

country.

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Reformer 

He published the modern methods of government

administration, so changes could be made.

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Researcher 

Being a wide reader, he compared the old and new practices

in life.

Revolutionalist

Rizal encouraged reforms, discouraged old, impractical

usage, and desired new and useful laws to benefit his

countrymen. He desired new and useful laws to benefit hiscountrymen. He desired changes for the better.

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Rhetorician

Rizal has always practiced

the art of persuasive and

impressive speaking andwriting.

Rural Construction Worker 

He practiced ruralreconstruction work in

Dapitan in 1894 and

succeeded

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Sanitary Engineer 

His construction of a water system in Dapitan exemplified this

practice by Rizal.

Scientist

Rizal’s practice of many Sciences here and abroad made him

noted scientist.

Sculptor 

His works of his father and of Father Guerrico, S.J typified his

sculptural ability.

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Sharp Shooter 

He could hit a target 20

meters away.

Sinologist

Rizal’s ancestry and his

ability to speak Chinese

made him one.

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Sociologist

In Rizal’s study of Philippine social problems, he always

encouraged and introduced solutions.

Sodalist

He joined fraternities , associations and brotherhood for self-

improvement.

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Sportsman

He engaged from surveying class at the Ateneo after passing

his A.B there

Tourist

He was considered the foremost tourist due to his extensive

travels

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Traveler 

Traveled around the world

three times.

Tuberculosis expert

Having cured himself of this

disease, he became and

was recognized as anexpert.

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 Youth Leader 

He considered the youth as “the hope of his Fatherland” 

ZoologistHe was fond of pets. He researched later on their physiology,

classification and habits.