Philomaths
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The Philomaths, or Philomath Society, was a secret student organization that existed from 1817 to 1823 at the Imperial University of Vilnius.
Philomaths and Philarets: Tomasz Zan, Ignacy Domejko, Adam Mickiewicz, Antoni Edward Odyniec, Jan Czeczot. Picture produced in 1899.
Students' Exile: Polish students are exiled to Siberia. Painting by Jacek Malczewski, 1891.
Plaque on Vilnius building where Adam Mickiewicz, Ignacy Domeyko and other Philomaths were imprisoned during their trials, October 23, 1823 – April 21, 1824. "Scene of Forefathers' Eve, part III."
Tomasz Zan
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Tomasz Zan was a Polish poet and activist. Zan played a significant role in the cultural and literary movements of his time, advocating for the preservation and promotion of Polish culture. Zan's poet
Philomaths
…members included Józef Jeżowski (co-founder and president), Jan Czeczot (co-founder), Józef Kowalewski (co-founder), Onufry Pietraszkiewicz (co-founder), Tomasz Zan (co-founder), Adam Mickiewicz (co-founder), Antoni Edward Odyniec, Ignacy Domejko, Teodor Łoziński, Franciszek Malewski, Jan Sobolewski, Aleksander…
Tomasz Zan, in a drawing by R. Żukowski (1825–1855)