Historedia
Person

George II of Hanover

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1734–1737

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George II of Hanover, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of the University of Göttingen

    1734–1737

    Role: Monarch who ordered the university's establishment

    1. 1734 · GöttingenRoyal Order for University

      George II ordered the creation of a university in Göttingen to spread Enlightenment ideals.

    2. 1737 · GöttingenStudent Admission Begins

      The university began admitting students in 1737, marking its operational launch.

Sources

  1. University of Göttingen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24