Jose Rizal loved his country in ways that continue to inspire us today. But he still had room in his heart for a variety of women he courted throughout his life, although he never married. He had crushes, flings, serious romances, a broken engagement, and at least one live-in partner. He must have broken many hearts, and we know he had his share of heartbreaks too, on several occasions.

Exactly how many ladies caused him to swoon? We may never know, but his letters and diaries, as well as the reminisces of his friends, are alive with references to women he pursued and eyed. Get to know the different women in our national hero’s life in this infographic.


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