Carbonari
the members of a secret political society in the early part of the 19th century, active in Italy, France, and Spain.
Contemporary Examples
Although the revolt in 1820 tossed King Ferdinand off the throne, the Carbonari never amounted to much.
Poet and Rake, Lord Byron Was Also an Interventionist With Brains and Savvy Michael Weiss February 15, 2014
Historical Examples
In southern Italy the secret society of the Carbonari had become a power in the land.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Edwin Emerson
You know that one of the great trades in our mountains is that of Carbonari.
Bentley’s Miscellany, Volume II Various
The Marquis’s elation was equalled by that of the Carbonari below on beholding the entry of Volpetti and his servant.
The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin Emilia Pardo Bazn
The Carbonari had voiced somewhat fitfully the national protest.
The Life of Mazzini Bolton King
Thus encouraged, the garrisons of Alexandria and Turin hoisted the tricolour of the Carbonari, and made their demands.
A Short History of Italy Henry Dwight Sedgwick
It was not he who had failed the Carbonari, but the Carbonari who had failed him.
The Love Affairs of Lord Byron Francis Henry Gribble
At the same time he became a member of the secret society of the Carbonari.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 Various
The Carbonari were in control, and as usual the Society felt the first blow.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921 Thomas J. Campbell
I wonder now if you have heard of a secret organisation called the Carbonari?
Romance of Roman Villas Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney
plural noun (sing) -naro (-ˈnɑːrəʊ)
a secret political society with liberal republican aims, originating in S Italy about 1811 and particularly engaged in the struggle for Italian unification
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