Early Education of
Early Education of
Early Education of
Maestro Celestino
Maestro Lucas Padua
Leon Monroy, a former classmate of Rizal’s father, became the
boy’s tutor. This old teacher lived at the Rizal home and
instructed Jose in Spanish and Latin. Unfortunately, he did not
lived long. He died five months later.
After a Monroy’s death, the hero’s parents decided to send their
gifted son to a private school in Biñan.
Jose goes to Biñan
June 1869 (Sunday), Jose Rizal left
Calamba for Biñan.
He was accompanied by Paciano. The
two brothers rode in a carromata,
reaching their destination after one and
one-half hours’ drive
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They proceeded to their aunt’s house,
where Jose was to lodge. It was almost
night when they arrived.
That same night, Jose, with his cousin
named Leandro, went sightseeing in the
town.
First Day in Biñan School