Founding of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters

When

1742

Where

Copenhagen

Episodes

1

The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters was established on 13 November 1742 to strengthen science in Denmark and promote interdisciplinary understanding. It was created with the specific wish of forming a learned society for prominent scientists.

Episodes

1. 113 November 1742 · CopenhagenEstablishment of the Academy

   The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters was formally established on 13 November 1742.

Sources

1. Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21

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