The Vonckists ( Dutch : Vonckisten ; French : Vonckistes ) or democrats (Dutch: democraten ; French: démocrates ) were a progressive political faction active in the Austrian Netherlands and later the United Belgian States during the Brabant Revolution (1789–1790). They were led by Jan Frans Vonck and were opposed to the more conservative " Statists ", although they did initially ally with them for the sake of liberating the Southern Netherlands .
19-776: The group emerged from the secret society Pro aris et focis in the 1780s, and by 1789 had become a distinct faction. The Vonckists called for Belgian independence from the Habsburg monarchy under a popular government along the model seen during the French Revolution . After the proclamation of the United Belgian States in January 1790, the Vonckists were denounced as anticlerical by the Statists and many were hunted down by mobs in what
38-1103: A synecdoche for the family home. Pro Aris et Focis is the motto of many families such as the Blomfields of Norfolk, the Mulvihills of Ireland, the Waits of Scotland, a private members club in Australia, the United Service Club Queensland and of military regiments all over the world, such as the Middlesex Yeomanry of Britain , the Royal Queensland Regiment of Australia and the Victoria Rifles of Canada . And also in France, during French Revolution, Henri du Vergier, Marquis de La Rochejacquelein, General-in Chief of
57-558: A government based on that of the contemporary French constitutional monarchy , except for the monarchy itself which the Vonckists did away with entirely. Most Vonckists did not particularly want to change anything about the status of the Catholic Church and religion , though a small faction was anti-clerical . Pro aris et focis#Secret society Pro aris et focis ("for hearth and home") and Pro Deo et patria ("for God and country") are two Latin phrases used as
76-582: Is a private, Roman Catholic school in San Juan, Puerto Rico founded in 1925 by Rev. Msgr. José M. Rivera as a parochial school with 53 students from grades K–3. Shortly after, the school started construction on the first building , which still exists today, and added grades 4-12. The school is located on San Jorge Avenue in San Juan's Santurce district. In 1939, the Sisters of St. Joseph came to teach and administer
95-642: Is often seen on flyers and graffiti on the Yale campus. "Deus et Patria" is the motto of the NAS Oceana based U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 32 , nicknamed "The Fighting Swordsmen". There exists a traditional English Hendiatris that combines elements from both of the Latin mottoes: "God, Family, and Country". The phrase is meant to express devotion to what many consider the three pillars of traditional society: religion , family values , and patriotism . In May 2011,
114-557: Is the motto of both Archbishop Carroll High School and American University in Washington, D.C. " Pro Aris et Focis is the motto for " Academia San Jorge ", a Puerto Rico PK-12 school. The motto is embedded in the school's shield and logo. The school is located in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Pro Aris et Focis is the motto for Maritzburg College , a high school in South Africa, and
133-510: Is the present school building. In 1972, Msgr. Perfecto Pérez took over the parish and the administration of the school until 1977 when San Jorge became the first school under direct supervision of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Juan . At this time a new administration under Mr. Lawrence C. Oleksiak reorganized the school. In 1979 Mr. Oleksiak returned to
152-614: The Prince-Bishopric of Liège into a single state. The committee also closely collaborated with the French government. Following the French annexation of Belgium, many former Vonckists would join Jacobin clubs , mainly Girondin ones, though some more radical Vonckists joined the Montagnards . As opposed to the conservative Statists, the Vonckists were progressive and liberal, advocating for
171-456: The motto of many families, military regiments and educational institutions. Pro aris et focis literally translates "for altars and hearths", but is used by ancient authors to express attachment to all that was most dear and is more idiomatically translated "for hearth and home", since the Latin term aris generally refers to the altars of the spirits of the house (the Lares ) and is often used as
190-706: The Catholic and Royal Vendean Army, took this motto. Pro Aris et Focis is the name of a secret society in Brussels in 1789 which prepared the Brabant Revolution against the Austrian Emperor Joseph II . The leading figure was Jan-Baptist Verlooy . "For God and country" is the motto of the American Legion . Deo et Patriae is the motto of Regis High School (New York City) . Pro Deo et Patria
209-615: The Middle States Association. In 1996, a reconstruction of the schools main volleyball and basketball court was made due to damage caused by hurricane Hortense with the generous contribution of the Angel Ramos Foundation. During the summer recess of 1997, the entire school building and the annex were re–painted with a new color scheme. Also in 1997 the Parents Association paid for the much needed repair of
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#1732856189314228-529: The United States and was replaced as Director by the principal Mrs. María Colon de Marxuach who served as its Director until 1991. In 1982 the school officially became accredited by the Middle States Association . An accreditation it still hold. In 1983, a special program for Learning Disabled students was established in what was once the old convent building for the sisters . At this time,
247-461: The electrical system in the annex building. In 1998 Mrs. Vanesa V. Valdés became the new Director of the school on the retirement of Mrs. Ambruso, and in 1999 Mrs. Martiza Rosario was appointed Principal of the School and Mrs. María Teresa Vidal was appointed Vice Principal . In 2001, the school entrance was replaced and a new school emblem in mosaic was added as well as the statue of our patron Saint
266-518: The installation of air–conditioning in the classrooms in the old convent building was begun. This program was expanded to include a Self–Contained program in 1991. In 1991, Mrs. María T. Ambruso became the new Director. Also at that time, the school's finances were centralized by the Superintendence of Catholic Schools of San Juan along with all the other Archdiocesan schools. In 1992 the school received its 2nd ten year accreditation extension from
285-543: The motto is embedded in the school's shield. Pro Aris et PRO Focis was the motto of the 71st New York State Volunteers , "The American Guard", which was formed not long before the Civil War and saw service in that War, and down to almost the present time. Its HQ was in the old Armory at 34th and Park Avenue in New York City. The building no longer stands, but plaque parts of its original structure have been incorporated into
304-602: The phrase "For God and country" was used as a confirmation signal by U.S. Navy SEALs during the death of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad , Pakistan . On his radio, the U.S. Navy SEAL Ground Commander reported over a radio, “For God and country, Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo.” After a pause, he added, “Geronimo EKIA” (enemy killed in action). [REDACTED] Media related to Pro aris et focis at Wikimedia Commons Academia San Jorge Academia San Jorge ("Saint George Academy")
323-431: The school until their departure in 1973. In 1959, its founder Msgr. José M. Rivera died and was replaced as parish priest by father Benito Cabrera. Father Cabrera started a campaign to remodel the school and the church, but was replaced in 1962 by Msgr. Thomas Maysonet who administered the school until 1972. A major physical addition was constructed during his administration and was dedicated in 1965. This construction
342-399: The walls of the skyscraper that presently occupies the site. It one of the mottoes of Bristol University . "For God, for Country, and for Yale" is one of the mottoes of Yale University , inscribed in stone on many of the university's residential colleges and frequently invoked at the annual Harvard-Yale football game. It also features in Yale college songs like Bright College Years and
361-556: Was known as the "Summer Terror". Jan Frans Vonck and many other Vonckist leaders were forced into exile in France. Due to the initial persecutions by the Statists and the later suppression of the revolution by the Habsburgs, many Vonckists would flee to France. There, together with leaders of the failed Liège Revolution , they formed the Committee of United Belgians and Liégeois , aimed at restoring Belgian independence, as well as merging with
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