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Founding of Chalmers University of Technology
- When
- 1829
- Where
- Gothenburg
Chalmers University of Technology was founded in Gothenburg in 1829 through a donation by William Chalmers to establish an industrial school.
The university was established in 1829 following a donation by William Chalmers, a director of the Swedish East India Company. The donation was intended to create an 'industrial school'. This event reflects the broader trend of Gothenburg's universities starting as colleges founded by private donations in the 19th century.
Sources
- Chalmers University of Technology Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
- Gothenburg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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