Humboldt-University of Berlin

Humboldt University in 1964

The Humboldt-University of Berlin (German: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) is Berlin's first public university.[1] It was founded by Wilhelm von Humboldt.[1] He was the German Minister of Education at the time.[2] Von Humboldt organized Germany's system of education which is still used today.[2] The first building was donated by Frederick William III of Prussia.[1] The University opened its doors in 1810 as the University of Berlin.[3]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Short History". Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Retrieved 26 June 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 'CENTENARY OF BERLIN UNIVERSITY', The Journal of Education, Vol. 72, No. 15 (1801) (OCTOBER 27, 1910), p. 399
  3. "Humboldt University Berlin". StudyPortals B.V. Retrieved 27 June 2015.

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