Franciszek Salezy Jezierski
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Franciszek Salezy Jezierski (1740–1791) was a Polish writer, social and political activist of the Enlightenment
period. A Catholic priest, he was involved with the creation of the Commission of National Education. Member of the Hugo Kołłątaj's Forge. Librarian of the Jagiellonian University
. Supporter of the radical reforms, he attacked the privileges of the nobility (even through he was a petty noble himself) and supporter the causes of burghers and peasants.
Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was an elite cultural movement of intellectuals in 18th century Europe that sought to mobilize the power of reason in order to reform society and advance knowledge. It promoted intellectual interchange and opposed intolerance and abuses in church and state...
period. A Catholic priest, he was involved with the creation of the Commission of National Education. Member of the Hugo Kołłątaj's Forge. Librarian of the Jagiellonian University
Jagiellonian University
The Jagiellonian University was established in 1364 by Casimir III the Great in Kazimierz . It is the oldest university in Poland, the second oldest university in Central Europe and one of the oldest universities in the world....
. Supporter of the radical reforms, he attacked the privileges of the nobility (even through he was a petty noble himself) and supporter the causes of burghers and peasants.