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Founding of the Philomathean Society
- When
- October 2, 1813
- Where
- University of Pennsylvania
Thirteen junior class members founded the society on October 2, 1813, to advance learning as a complement to academic coursework.
On October 2, 1813, all thirteen members of the junior class established the Philomathean Society. The group aimed to promote the learning of its members and increase the academic prestige of the University. This initiative served as a counterweight and complement to Penn's academic coursework.
Sources
- Philomathean Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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