# Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra — El Filibusterismo character guide

> Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra in El Filibusterismo by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ibarra, the unfortunate Ibarra

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-simoun

## Who they are

The protagonist of Noli Me Tangere, now believed dead.

## Relationships

### [María Clara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/characters/maria_clara)

_romantic_

Ibarra and María Clara were star-crossed lovers in the previous novel, their bond broken by tragedy and betrayal.

## In the story

### [Translator's Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/translator-s-introduction)

Protagonist of the first novel, returns from Europe, attempts reform, is framed for rebellion, and escapes with Elías.

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