The Loves of José Rizal

Even after receiving admiration for his contributions to science, art and the society as a whole, the Philippine national hero, Dr. José Rizal continues to capture our imagination with lore of his many loves. The women Rizal was attracted to were beautiful and cultured. This sub-project aims to organize genealogical data on the ladies, who have been linked to Rizal.

1. Segunda Katigbak (Lipa, Batangas, Philippines)
2. Leonor Valenzuela (Pagsanjan, Rizal, Philippines)
3. Leonor Bauson Rivera (Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines)
4. Consuelo Ortiga (Manila, Philippines)
5. O Sei San (Japan)
6. Gertrude Beckett (London, England)
7. Nellie Boustead (Biarritz, France)
8. Suzanne Jacoby (Brusels)
9. Josephine Bracken (Ireland)

According to Ambeth Ocampo, there were 13. So who were the others?

Find similar projects at the master project page, Families of the Philippines.

How to Contribute

1. Please click the "Join Project" button on the upper right of the project page.
2. After getting yourself added as a collaborator, select the profile you wish to add.
3. Navigate to the profile. Under the "More Actions" link, choose "Add to Project" and select sub-project to which your ancestor should be included in.
4. Include in the "About Me" section a brief biographical sketch, summarizing the person's significant contributions and accomplishments. (Required)
5. Include a photograph, if one exists.
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