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
The Commission of National Education ( pl, Komisja Edukacji Narodowej, KEN; lt, Edukacinė komisija) was the central educational authority in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, created by the Sejm and King Stanisław II August on October 1 ...
. Member of the
Hugo Kołłątaj
Hugo Stumberg Kołłątaj, also spelled ''Kołłątay'' (pronounced , 1 April 1750 – 28 February 1812), was a prominent Polish constitutional reformer and educationalist, and one of the most prominent figures of the Polish Enlightenment. He s ...
'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.
1740 births
1791 deaths
Academic staff of Jagiellonian University
Polish activists
18th-century Polish–Lithuanian Roman Catholic priests
Polish political writers
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