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Establishment of the Academy
- When
- 1785
- Where
- Fredericton
The University of New Brunswick was founded in 1785 as the Academy of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Initially modeled on the Anglican ideals of King's College in New York, the institution was established following the petition to the Governor-in-Council. The original campus in Fredericton was established in 1785.
Sources
- University of New Brunswick Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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