Rizal The Romantic (Queridas de Rizal)
Rizal The Romantic (Queridas De Rizal) Rizal's love connections were notoriously numerous and complicated. Throughout his life, Rizal had a variety of love interests and partnerships. The term "queridas" alludes to many girlfriends or lovers of Rizal. During his lifetime, Rizal had at least three known queridas: Leonor Rivera, Segunda Katigbak, and Josephine Bracken. · Rizal's childhood lover and real love was Leonor Rivera. Despite Rizal's travels and studies abroad, they maintained a long-distance romance, exchanging letters and staying in touch. · Rizal's love letters to his queridas, especially to Leonor Rivera, show his amorous and passionate side. · Segunda Katigbak was another woman Rizal courted while still a student. They had a brief but intense romance. · Josep...
