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Pencil sketch of Ferdinand Blumentritt drawn by José Rizal
A pencil sketch of Blumentritt by Rizal, a small trace of their friendship. José Rizal, before 1896. Public domain.

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Hand-drawn family tree made by José Rizal
A private documentA family tree drawn by Rizal in Dapitan, from Austin Craig’s 1913 biography.José Rizal, 1890s. Public domain.
Ophthalmologist business card of Dr. José Rizal from Hong Kong
Work in exileRizal’s ophthalmologist business card from Hong Kong, a document of his working life in exile.José Rizal, late nineteenth century. Free Art License.
Historical marker associated with Mi Último Adiós
Memory and textA historical marker connected to “Mi Último Adiós,” the poem Rizal is said to have hidden in a lamp before his execution.Christian Sangoyo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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