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Matriculation at University of Kraków
- When
- Winter semester 1491–92
- Where
- University of Kraków
Copernicus and his brother Andrew registered at the University of Kraków during the winter semester of 1491–92.
In the winter semester of 1491–92, Nicolaus Copernicus matriculated at the University of Kraków. He enrolled under the name "Nicolaus Nicolai de Thuronia" and studied alongside his brother Andrew. This event initiated his formal academic career in the Polish capital.
Sources
- Nicolaus Copernicus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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