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How long have you been away from the country? Laruja asked Ibarra. Almost seven years. Then you have probably forgotten all about it. Quite the contrary. Even if my country does seem to have forgotten me, I have always thought about it.

Jose Rizal

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Jose Rizal
Age: 35 †
Born: 1861
Born: June 19
Died: 1896
Died: December 30
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