Filaret Association
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The Filaret Association was a secret organization created in 1820 by Tomasz Zan
within the Philomates following the dissolution, under pressure from Wilno University authorities, of the Radiant Association. The Filaretes continued the latter's traditions, but with a much clearer pro-Polish-independence goal. They were dedicated to the study of Polish patriotic literature. The Association was disbanded in 1823 following the arrests of the Philomathes.
Prominent members:
Tomasz Zan
Tomasz Zan , was a Polish poet and activist.In 1817 he was a cofounder of the Philomatic Association , in 1820, Radiant Association , in 1820-1823 president of Filaret Association , all of them student organizations in Vilna dedicated to Polish cultural and political...
within the Philomates following the dissolution, under pressure from Wilno University authorities, of the Radiant Association. The Filaretes continued the latter's traditions, but with a much clearer pro-Polish-independence goal. They were dedicated to the study of Polish patriotic literature. The Association was disbanded in 1823 following the arrests of the Philomathes.
Prominent members:
- Tomasz ZanTomasz ZanTomasz Zan , was a Polish poet and activist.In 1817 he was a cofounder of the Philomatic Association , in 1820, Radiant Association , in 1820-1823 president of Filaret Association , all of them student organizations in Vilna dedicated to Polish cultural and political...
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