Section: TTH 4pm-5:30pm Professor: Ma’am Ledesa After completing his studies in Madrid, Rizal went to Paris and Germany to specialize in Ophthalmology. He particular chose this branch of Medicine because he wanted to cure his mother’s ailment. He served as an assistance to the famous oculist of Europe Dr Adolph B. Meyer • In Berlin, capital of the unified Germany, he met and begriended several top scienties, Dr Feodor Jagor, Dr. Adolph B. Meyer, Dr. Huns Meyer, Rudolf Virchow • His merits as a scientist were recognized as eminent scientists of Europe In Gay Paris(1885-1886) Maximo Vila A medical student from San Miguel, Bulacan Senor Eusebio Corominas The editor in chief of the news paper La Publicidad November 1885 Rizal was living in Paris, where he sojourned for about four months Dr Louis de wicket (1852-1906) Leading France Ophthamoligist where rizal worked as an assistance Outside of his working hours,Rizal relaxed by visiting his friends such as the family of Pardo de Taveras, Juan Luna and Felix Resureccion Hidalgo Juan Luna The greatest master of brush; Rizal helped him as a model by posing as model in saveal paintings 1. “The death of cleopatra” Rizal posed as an Egyptian Priest. 2. “The blood Compact” He posed as Sikatuna Rizal as Musician • Rizal has no natural aptitude for music, and this he admitted. He only study music because many of his school mates at Ateneo were taking music. • In a letter dated November 7,1878,he told Enrique Lete that he “learned the Solfeggio” piano and voice culture in one month and a half. • He was flutis in various impromptu reunions of filippinos in Paris • Some of his composition are; 1. “ aling lang lahi” ( Any Race) 2. “La Deprtacion” (Deportation) In Historic Heidelberg • February 1, 1886- Rizal left Gay Paris for Germany • February 3, 1886-He arrived at Heidelberg Rizal was a good chess player, so the students in Heidelberg University made him a member of the chess player club. • Dr. Otto Becker-A distinguished German Ophthalmologist. He worked at the University of eye hospital. The flowers of Heidelberg. • In the spring of 1886, Rizal was fascinated by the flowers along the cool blanks of the Neckar river. • His favourite Flower-the light blue “Forget-me-not”. • On April 22,1886, he wrote a fine poem. “A las Flores De Heidelberg With Pastor Ulmer at Wilhelmsfeld First letter to Blumentritt • July 31,1886 • Rizal spent three Rizal wrote his first letter months in in German to Professor Wilhelmsfeld, a Ferdidand Blumentritt, mountainous Director of Ateneo of village near Leitmeritz, Austria. Heidelberg. • Rizal sent the book entitled Aritmetica • Dr Karl Ulmer-A • Blumentritt, the kind protestant Austrian became the Pastor best friend of Rizal the Flippino. In Leipzig and Dresden • August 9, 1886-he boarded a train, visited various cities of Germany • August 14, 1886-he arrived in Leipzig He attended some lectures at the University of Leipzig on History and Psychology. • Professor Friedrich Ratzel-A famous German Hisotrian. • Dr Hans Meyer-German Anthropologist In Leipzig • He stayed two months and a half in this German city. • Rizal translated Schillers William Tell from German into Filipino. He also translated Hens Christian Henderson’s fairy tales. • He worked as proof reader in publisher’s firm October 29 • He left Leipzig for Dresden • He met Dr Adolph B. Meyer, director of the Anthropological and Ethnological museum. Rizal welcomed in Berlin Scientific Circle • Rizal was enchanted by Berlin because of its scientific atmosphere and the absence of race prejudice. • Dr Feodor Jagor-German Scientist traveller and Author of Travels in the Philippines • Dr Rudolph Virchow-famous German Anthropologist • Rizal became the member of the anthropologist society, the ethnological society and the geographical society in Berlin. Rizal’s life in Berlin • He live in the famous capital of unified Germany for five reasons. 1. To gain further knowledge of Ophthalmology. 2. To further his studies of science and languages. 3. To observe the economic and political condition of German nations. 4. To associate with famous scientists and scholars 5. To published his novel “Noli Me Tangere He took private lessons under Madame Lucie Cerdole, Professor of France. German Customs • He was delighted of the German’s Yelitide custom. -people take pine trees from the bush and adorned it with lanterns, paper, light, dolls,candies and fruits. • Self introduction to strangers in a social gatherings. -According to German code of etiquette, it is bad manner for guest to remain aloof, and wait for his host to make a proper introduction. Rizal’s Darkest Winter • The winter of 1886 was his darkest winter • He lived in poverty • Rizal starved in Berlin and shivered with wintry cold That’s all and thanks for listening and reading. God Bless.