Onufry Pietraszkiewicz

Onufry Pietraszkiewicz (1793–1863) was a Polish poet from Shchuchyn, present-day Belarus. He played a significant role in the cultural and literary scene of his time. Pietraszkiewicz was one of the founders of the Philomaths. Also known as the Philomath Society, it was a secret student organization that emerged in the early 19th century in the Russian-occupied territories of Poland and Lithuania. It played an important role in the cultural and patriotic awakening of the Polish intelligentsia promoting Polish culture, literature, and national identity.