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Founding of the University

Name: Founding of the University
Start: 1728-01-05
Location: Havana

When: 5 January 1728
Where: Havana
Part of: Founding of the Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gerónimo de la Habana

Dominican friars founded the university in Havana in 1728.

The Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gerónimo de la Habana was established by Dominican friars belonging to the Order of Preachers. It was founded on 5 January 1728, becoming the oldest university in Cuba.

Sources

University of Havana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24

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