Cultural, Class, or Scientific Aspirations?

Among the students of medicine in Padua from Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, XVII and XVIII centuries, we can note a certain number Jews. This article contains short analysis so far findings area research on this aspect Jewish history First Republic Poland. Referring to more less known facts, Author paid particular attention motivations aspirations scholars who had come City Antenor land. Following careers medical graduates, see, that for most them having diploma was not only way gain better status community but also gateway overcoming cultural barriers. According Author, possible due fact, many representatives polish nobility, were called “Paduans,” similar experiences contact with university environment culture Venetian Republic.