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Formal Founding
- When
- 26 March 1636
- Where
- Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht University was officially established on 26 March 1636, following the earlier founding of its precursor school in 1634.
The institution was founded on 26 March 1636 in Utrecht. It evolved from the Illustrious School of Utrecht, which had been established two years prior in 1634 and was subsequently elevated to university status.
Sources
- Utrecht University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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