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Founding by Frederick the Wise
- When
- 1502
- Where
- Wittenberg
Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, founded the University of Wittenberg in 1502 to propagate Renaissance humanism.
The university was created in 1502 by Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony. The specific goal of this founding was to propagate the principles of Renaissance humanism in the region.
Sources
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-17
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