Historical Notes on Romanian Romanity and Emancipation

Vocabulary flashcards based on historical lecture notes detailing Romanian Romanity, major works by Dimitrie Cantemir, Inochenșie Micu-Klein's Supplex Libellus, and key historical figures.

Descriptio Moldaviae

A 1716 work written by Dimitrie Cantemir in which he addresses the issue of Romanity in Dacia.

Hronicul vechimei a romano-moldo-vlahilor

A work written by Dimitrie Cantemir between 1717 and 1723 consisting of 343 manuscript leaves, published in the 19th century, which asserts the pure Roman origin of Romanians, total extermination of Dacians, and continuity in Dacia after the Aurelian retreat.

Traian (according to Dimitrie Cantemir)

The Roman emperor described by Dimitrie Cantemir as "our patron and ancestor" from whom Romanians derive pure Roman descent.

Inochenșie Micu-Klein

A Romanian bishop who in 1744 began the struggle for the emancipation of Transylvanian Romanians by drafting the "Supplex Libellus".

Supplex Libellus (1744)

A petition elaborated by bishop Inochenșie Micu-Klein in 1744 that served as the first program of political and social emancipation for the Romanian nation in Transylvania, arguing based on their Romanity, antiquity, and continuity.

Benkö József

Author who wrote the work "Transilvania…" in 1778.