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Establishment of the Academy
- When
- 13 November 1742
- Where
- Copenhagen
The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters was formally established on 13 November 1742.
The institution was created with the purpose of strengthening the position of science in Denmark and promoting interdisciplinary understanding. The founding was driven by the wish to create a learned society for prominent scientists.
Sources
- Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
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