Opening of First Free Public School in Frascati
- When
- 1616
- Where
- Frascati, Italy
- Episodes
- 1
On 15 September 1616, the first public and free school in Europe was established in Frascati, Italy, on the initiative of Saint Joseph Calasanz.
Episodes
Background and detail
Event Overview. The event marks the founding of a new educational institution in Frascati, a city in the Lazio region of central Italy. The school was characterized as both public and free, as stated in the source records.
Historical Context. The sources identify the 1616 establishment in Frascati as the first public and free school in Europe. No further local conditions or broader educational history are detailed in the supplied passages.
Sources
- Frascati Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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