International Masonic Association (historical)
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The International Masonic Association (historical) was a transnational coordinating body that linked and supported liberal and Continental Masonic obediences across Europe and beyond in the early 20th century.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| International Masonic Association (historical) canonical | 1 |
| International Masonic Union Catena | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: International Masonic Association (historical) Context triple: [Continental Freemasonry, notableBody, International Masonic Association (historical)]
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A.
Masonic lodges
Masonic lodges are local organizational units of Freemasonry that serve as fraternal, ritual, and social centers for members, historically influential in intellectual and civic life, especially during the Enlightenment era.
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Grand Lodge
A Grand Lodge is the central governing body that oversees and regulates the activities, rituals, and membership of subordinate Masonic lodges within a specific jurisdiction.
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C.
Freemasons
The Freemasons are a centuries-old fraternal organization known for its secretive rituals, symbolic traditions, and influential networks across politics, culture, and society.
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Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Freemasonry is a historically Black branch of Freemasonry in the United States, founded in the 18th century by Prince Hall and known for its fraternal, charitable, and community-focused activities.
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E.
Ancient Order of Saint Barbara
The Ancient Order of Saint Barbara is the higher honorary grade within the U.S. military’s Order of Saint Barbara, recognizing exceptional service and contributions to the field artillery and air defense artillery communities.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: International Masonic Association (historical) Target entity description: The International Masonic Association (historical) was a transnational coordinating body that linked and supported liberal and Continental Masonic obediences across Europe and beyond in the early 20th century.
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A.
Masonic lodges
Masonic lodges are local organizational units of Freemasonry that serve as fraternal, ritual, and social centers for members, historically influential in intellectual and civic life, especially during the Enlightenment era.
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B.
Grand Lodge
A Grand Lodge is the central governing body that oversees and regulates the activities, rituals, and membership of subordinate Masonic lodges within a specific jurisdiction.
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C.
Freemasons
The Freemasons are a centuries-old fraternal organization known for its secretive rituals, symbolic traditions, and influential networks across politics, culture, and society.
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D.
Prince Hall Freemasonry
Prince Hall Freemasonry is a historically Black branch of Freemasonry in the United States, founded in the 18th century by Prince Hall and known for its fraternal, charitable, and community-focused activities.
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E.
Ancient Order of Saint Barbara
The Ancient Order of Saint Barbara is the higher honorary grade within the U.S. military’s Order of Saint Barbara, recognizing exceptional service and contributions to the field artillery and air defense artillery communities.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Masonic organization
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historical organization ⓘ transnational coordinating body ⓘ |
| aimedAt |
defending freedom of conscience
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promoting liberal democratic values ⓘ promotion of public education ⓘ separation of church and state ⓘ social reform ⓘ |
| continent | Europe ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Switzerland ⓘ |
| dissolved | mid-20th century ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Freemasons
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surface form:
Freemasonry
human rights advocacy ⓘ international cooperation ⓘ secularism advocacy ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Continental Freemasonry
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surface form:
Continental Masonic obediences
liberal Masonic obediences ⓘ |
| hasLanguage |
English
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French ⓘ German ⓘ Italian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| hasMember |
Grand Lodge
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surface form:
Grand Lodge Alpina of Switzerland
Grand Orient of Belgium ⓘ
surface form:
Grand Lodge of Belgium
Grand Orient de France ⓘ Grand Orient of Argentina ⓘ Grand Orient of Belgium ⓘ Grand Orient of Brazil ⓘ Grand Orient of Chile ⓘ Grand Orient of Colombia ⓘ Grand Orient of Cuba ⓘ Grand Orient of Czechoslovakia ⓘ Grand Orient of Egypt ⓘ Grand Orient of Greece ⓘ Grand Orient of Italy ⓘ Grand Orient of Lebanon ⓘ Grand Orient of Luxembourg ⓘ Grand Orient of Mexico ⓘ Grand Orient of Morocco ⓘ Grand Orient of Palestine ⓘ Grand Orient of Peru ⓘ Grand Orient of Poland ⓘ Grand Orient of Portugal ⓘ Grand Orient of Romania ⓘ Grand Orient of Spain ⓘ Grand Orient of Syria ⓘ Grand Orient of Tunisia ⓘ Grand Orient of Turkey ⓘ Grand Orient of Turkey (Istanbul jurisdiction) ⓘ Grand Orient of Uruguay ⓘ Grand Orient of Venezuela ⓘ Grand Orient of Yugoslavia ⓘ Grand Orient of the Netherlands ⓘ |
| hasMotto | Liberty, Equality, Fraternity ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Geneva ⓘ |
| ideology |
anticlericalism
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internationalism ⓘ Continental Freemasonry ⓘ
surface form:
liberal Freemasonry
secularism ⓘ |
| memberOf | liberal Masonic movement ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being targeted by totalitarian regimes
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coordination of Continental Freemasonry in the interwar period ⓘ opposition to fascism ⓘ |
| operatedIn |
Europe
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Latin America ⓘ Middle East ⓘ North Africa ⓘ |
| opposedTo |
exclusive belief in a Supreme Being as a Masonic requirement
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regular Anglo-American Freemasonry ⓘ |
| reasonForDissolution |
Second World War disruption
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pressure from authoritarian and totalitarian regimes ⓘ |
| religiousPolicy |
Continental Freemasonry
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surface form:
adogmatic Freemasonry
non-dogmatic ⓘ |
| successor | CLIPSAS ⓘ |
| supported |
coordination of liberal Masonic obediences
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defense of Masonic interests in international forums ⓘ exchange of information between member obediences ⓘ international Masonic congresses ⓘ mutual recognition among liberal Masonic obediences ⓘ |
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Subject: International Masonic Association (historical) Description of subject: The International Masonic Association (historical) was a transnational coordinating body that linked and supported liberal and Continental Masonic obediences across Europe and beyond in the early 20th century.
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