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Founding of the University of Erlangen

When
1742–1743
Where
Bayreuth; Unknown
Episodes
2

The University of Erlangen originated as the Academia Fridericiana, founded in Bayreuth in 1742 by Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth. In 1743, it was granted university status by Charles VII and subsequently relocated to Erlangen, where it was renamed Universität Erlangen.

Episodes

  1. 1742 · BayreuthFounding of Academia Fridericiana

    Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, founded the Academia Fridericiana in Bayreuth in 1742.

  2. February 21, 1743 · UnknownGranting of University Status

    Charles VII granted the institution university status on February 21, 1743.

Background and detail

Founding in Bayreuth. The institution was established in 1742 as the Academia Fridericiana in Bayreuth. Its founder was Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, who initiated the creation of this academic body before its later transformation into a full university.

Naming Conventions. The university's later name, Friedrich-Alexander, honors its first founder, Friedrich, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, and its benefactor, Alexander, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. This naming reflects the historical patronage of the institution by these two margraves.

People involved

Sources

  1. University of Erlangen–Nuremberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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