ABORDAREA CRITICĂ A ISTORIEI FRANCMASONERIEI DIN ROMÂNIA: CAZUL LUI TUDOR VLADIMIRESCU
A critical approach on the history of the francmasonery in Romania: the case of Tudor Vladimirescu

Summary/Abstract: A critical approach on the history of the francmasonery in Romania: the case of Tudor Vladimirescu. Much has been written regarding the activity of Tudor Vladimirescu and his adhesion to the secret societies of the time, among which Eteria had played a significant role. Many of the XIXth century societies either Masonic or of Masonic origin had extensions in the Romanian society. Tudor belongs to the period of Freemasonry’s development, period in which those who have decided to fight for it could be found members of the secret or discrete societies. The present study intends to bring to the attention some clarifications regarding Tudor Vladimirescu’s case following several interrogations: Was Eteria a secret society or a political chain? Did Tudor act in this background? Did the freemasons from Tudor’s entourage influence his behaviour? Was Tudor Vladimirescu encouraged by Tsar Alexandru I’s presence, a freemason also, or the grantor of the national movement? The analysis of the documents can complete the general view on the subject as well it can open pathways for new interpretations. Up to the point we could firmly accept or deny Tudor’s adhesion to the freemasonry it is compulsory to accept that he acted, during the 1821 movement, being surrounded by freemasons.

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