Founding of the Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gerónimo de la Habana
- When
- 1728
- Where
- Havana
- Episodes
- 1
In 1728, Dominican friars founded the Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gerónimo de la Habana in Havana. It became the oldest university in Cuba, initially offering six faculties.
Episodes
Background and detail
Founding Context. The institution was established in Havana in 1728 by Dominican friars of the Order of Preachers. It was originally a religious institution and is recognized as the oldest university in Cuba.
Initial Structure. The university was founded with six original faculties, including Art and Philosophy, Theology, Canons, Law, and Medicine. It was named the Real y Pontificia Universidad de San Gerónimo de la Habana.
People involved
- Dominican friars · Founders (collective_or_institution)
Sources
- University of Havana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-24
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