Jose Rizal spent part of his childhood schooling in Biñan, Laguna after his first Latin teacher in Calamba died. He lived with his aunt and studied under Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz. Rizal excelled in his studies but also got into fights with bullies. He took painting lessons and led a simple daily routine. Rizal left Biñan in 1871 after receiving a letter about returning home to Calamba. The document also discusses injustices faced by Rizal's mother and the execution of priests Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora which influenced Rizal's views.