# Don Rafael Ibarra — Noli Me Tangere character guide

> Don Rafael Ibarra in Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal.

**Role:** supporting

**First appearance:** 0011-iv-heretic-and-filibuster

## Who they are

Crisóstomo's late father, an upright and progressive man whose refusal to confess made him enemies among the friars and cost him everything.

## In the story

### [Heretic and Filibuster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/iv-heretic-and-filibuster)

Ibarra's father, who died in prison after being falsely accused and persecuted by Padre Dámaso and others.

### [Capitan Tiago](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/vi-capitan-tiago)

Mentioned as the richest capitalist of San Diego and a friend of Capitan Tiago and Padre Dámaso.

### [Recollections](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/viii-recollections)

Ibarra's father is mentioned indirectly through the recollection of the old priest's death.

### [X: The Town](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/x-the-town)

Mentioned as the son of Don Saturnino and father of Crisóstomo Ibarra. He was a favorite with the country people from his youth.

### [The Rulers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xi-the-rulers)

Recalled as the richest man who was not a cacique due to his modesty, and who was abandoned by the people when attacked.

### [Basilio](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xvii-basilio)

Referenced as the deceased father of Crisóstomo Ibarra, remembered as a good man.

### [A Schoolmaster's Difficulties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/xix-a-schoolmaster-s-difficulties)

Mentioned as having supported the schoolmaster and helped poor children; his body was thrown into the lake.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/noli_me_tangere_se/chapters/endnotes)

His death and the injustice he suffered are part of the historical context of colonial abuse described in the endnotes.

## Links

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