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Founding of the Academy of Åbo

When
1640
Where
Turku (Åbo)
Episodes
1

The Royal Academy of Åbo was founded in 1640 in Turku. The sources identify this institution as distinct from the later-founded Åbo Akademi University.

Episodes

  1. 1640 · Turku (Åbo)Founding of the Royal Academy of Åbo

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

Background and detail

Establishment in Turku. The Royal Academy of Åbo was founded in 1640 in the city of Turku, which is also known by its Swedish name, Åbo. The sources identify this institution as distinct from the later-founded Åbo Akademi University.

Sources

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

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