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Founding of the Royal Academy of Åbo

When
1640
Where
Turku (Åbo)
Part of
Founding of the Academy of Åbo

The Royal Academy of Åbo was founded in 1640 in Turku, a distinct institution from the later Åbo Akademi University.

In 1640, the Royal Academy of Åbo was established in Turku, the Swedish name for the city being Åbo. This founding event created an institution distinct from the later Åbo Akademi University.

Sources

  1. Åbo Akademi University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-14

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