Death of Słowacki's father, Euzebiusz
Poet involved
What happened
In Vilnius, Euzebiusz Słowacki, Juliusz Słowacki's father, died in 1813. He had been a professor of literature at the University of Vilnius. His death left a lasting absence in Słowacki's early family life and removed an important literary and academic influence.
Literary impact
The loss of his father formed part of the emotional background of Słowacki's youth. His father's literary profession also placed literature and intellectual life at the centre of the family environment in Vilnius.
Source: Attached chronology
