Ophthalmologist

He graduated in an ophthalmologic college in Spain.

OrientalistRizal admired the special

characteristic and beauties of Oriental countries peoples.

Pharmacologist

Rizal treasured and popularized the usefulness and preparation of cures

for treatment of his patients.

Philologist

Rizal loved of learning and literature is unequalled.

Philosopher

Rizal not only loved wisdom but also regulated his life and enjoyed calmness

of the life at all time

Physical culturist

Rizal maintained a good health by exercising all parts of his body and

eating proper foods

PhysiciansHe treated several patients afflicted not

only with eye diseases.

Plant lover

As a child, Rizal spend most of his time in the family garden which was

planted with fruit trees,

Poet

Rizal wrote over 35 poems including his famous Ultimo Adios.

Politician

Although Rizal did not engage in Politics, he exposed the evils of the political

activities of the Spaniards in the Philippines through his writing.

Polyglot

Rizal spoke and wrote in 20 languages.

Proofreader

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

PropagandistAs 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.

ReformerHe published the modern methods of government administration, so changes

could be made.

Researcher

ResearcherBeing a wide reader, he compared the old and new practices in

life.

RevolutionistRizal encouraged reforms, discouraged old,

impractical usage, and desired new and useful laws to benefit his countrymen. He

desired changes for the better.

RhetoricianRizal has always practiced the art of

persuasive and impressive speaking and writing.

Rural reconstruction worker

He practiced rural reconstruction work in Dapitan in 1894 and succeeded.

Sanitary engineerHis 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.

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

ability.

Sharp shooter

He could hit a target 20 meters away

SinologistRizal’s ancestry and his ability to

speak Chinese made him one.

Sociologist

In Rizal’s study of Philippines social problems, he always encouraged and

introduced solutions.

SodalistHe always joined fraternities,

associations and brotherhood, for self-improvement.

Sportsman

He engaged from a surveying class at the Ateneo after passing his A. B.

there.

Tourist

He was considered the foremost tourist due to his extensive travels.

Traveler

He traveled around the world three times.

Tuberculosis expert

For having cured himself of this disease, he became and was

recognized as an expert.

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.