ZAN Thomas (Tomasz Zan)

(1791 - 1855)
In 20-ies of XIX century had an enormous influence to Vilnius university youth and Mitsevicha. Its activities are by nature reminds Stankevich role in the Moscow literary circle. After graduating from the University of Vilna on the physical-mathematical faculty and become acquainted with German literature, Zan was planter in Vilna romantic poetry. He wrote ballads, remade "Lenore" Burger, and although his works are not distinguished poetic virtues, however, they awakened the genius of Adam Mickiewicz. Zahn founded a secret scientific and literary society, whose members were called "Filaret" (love of virtue). When it was discovered, all of its members were arrested and sent to different places Russia. Zan was exiled to Orenburg. Here he was in a rather favorable conditions, and, incidentally, has had a beneficial effect on Avdeev, as his teacher. Here he gave a local museum. In 1830, Mr.. He was transferred to a librarian in the Mining Institute in St. Petersburg