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Lady Chabellita B. Castro Bsar 3A Rizal: Ophthalmology

Rizal went to Berlin to further his studies in ophthalmology, gain knowledge from famous German scientists, and observe the political and economic conditions. In Berlin, he befriended several prominent scientists including Dr. Rudolf Virchow, a renowned pathologist who became a close friend, and Dr. Feodor Jagor who introduced Rizal to scientific societies. Rizal associated with many intellectuals who admired his intellect and character, helping him publish his novel Noli Me Tangere which portrayed his ideals for Philippine reform.

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Lady Chabellita B. Castro Bsar 3A Rizal: Ophthalmology

Rizal went to Berlin to further his studies in ophthalmology, gain knowledge from famous German scientists, and observe the political and economic conditions. In Berlin, he befriended several prominent scientists including Dr. Rudolf Virchow, a renowned pathologist who became a close friend, and Dr. Feodor Jagor who introduced Rizal to scientific societies. Rizal associated with many intellectuals who admired his intellect and character, helping him publish his novel Noli Me Tangere which portrayed his ideals for Philippine reform.

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Lady Chabellita B.

Castro BSAR 3A RIZAL

Rizal went to Paris and Germany in order to specialize in ophthalmology. He chose


this branch because he wanted to cure his mother’s eye ailment. Jose met and befriended
several top German scientists Dr. Feodor Jagor, Dr. Meyer and Dr. Rudolf Virchow.

WHY DID RIZAL LIVE IN BERLIN?:

 TO GAIN FURTHER KNOLEDGE ABOUT OPTHALMOLOGIST

 FOR HIS STUDIES (ATTENDED IN UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN)

 TO OBSERVE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS

 TO ASSOCIATE WITH FAMOUS GERMAN SCIENTIST AND SCHOLARS

 LEADING HIMTO PUBLISH HIS NOVEL, NOLI ME TANGERE

"He is a man honored after death by public worship, because of his exceptional service
to mankind"

Ferdinand Blumentritt-

 Director of the Ateneo of Leimeritz. He was impressed with Rizal


correspondence/ letter so in return he sent Rizal two books.

Correspondence: Accompanying his letter was a book entitled ARITMETICA,


authored by Rufino Baltazar Hernandez

 The help of Blumentritt, resulted into Rizal’s friendship with numerous German
intellectuals like the ffg: – Dr. Rudolf Virchow, Dr. Jagor, Dr. Adolph Meyer etc.

Dr. Friedrich Ratzel

 was a German geographer and ethnographer in the university of Heidelberg where


Rizal came to know him

On that time Rizal translated Schiller’s William Tell into tagalog for the Filipinos to
be aware of the story of the champion of Swiss independence/ Also translated
other German fairy tales for his young niece and nephews.

Dr. Adolph B. Meyer

 When he left Leipzig Rizal went to Dresden, where he met Dr. Adolph Meyer
(director of anthropological and ethnological museum of the city) then went to Berlin

Dr. Feodor Jagor

 His acquaintance with Dr. Jagor, through a letter of introduction from Blumentritt
 Dr. Jagor was a German ethnologist, naturalist and explorer who traveled
throughout Asia in the second half of the 19th century collecting for Berlin
museums. Dr. Feodor Jagor wrote the book “Travels in the Philippines”. The book
which Rizal read and admired during his student days. Through Dr, Jagor
recommendation Rizal became a member of the Anthropological and Geographical
society of Berlin.

Dr. Rudolf Virchow-

 He was introduced to Rizal by Dr. Jagor, Dr. Virchow is the acclaimed father of
modern pathology and the "Pope of medicine”. He became good friends with Rizal.

Dr. Wilhelm Joest

 A noted German geographer and professor in University of Berlin

Sr. Ricardo Palma-

 Former President of the University of the Philippines and a prominent Mason.

 He argued that the alleged retraction document of Rizal is not in keeping


with Rizal's character and mature beliefs. This proves his admiration and
respect to Dr. Jose Rizal.

Reference: Several historians report that Rizal retracted his anti-Catholic ideas
through a document (1935). (Retraction- meaning a withdrawal of
statement or taking something back)

Dr. M. Buchner

 director of the Ethnographic Museum of Munich

Dr. H. Kern

 professor of Sanskrit in the University of Leiden & celebrated authority on Malay


affairs

Dr. J. Montano

 A distinguished French linguist & anthropologist & author of a Memoria on the


Philippines

Dr. F. Mueller

 professor of the University of Vienna & a great philologist

Dr. Boettger
 noted German naturalist & author of works on the fauna of the Philippines

Dr. J..M. Podhovsky

 a notable Czech write, author of various works on the Philippines & Dr. Rizal

Dr. Ed Seler

 Recited the German translation of Rizal’s "My Last Farewell" on that occasion

Dr. Osias

 Gave his expressions of deep sympathy after Jose Rizal’s death.

Dr. Pio Valenzuela

 was a Filipino physician and revolutionary leader and Bonifacio’s emissary,

 Dr. Valenzuela visited Rizal in Dapitan and informed him of the plan of the Katipunan to
launch a revolution. Rizal objected to Bonifacio’s bold project stating that such would be a
veritable suicide.

Dr. Reinhold Rost

 Dr. Rost was impressed by Rizal's learning and character and he gladly recommended
him to the authorities of the British museum. He called him “A pearl of man”.

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