University of Harderwijk

The University of Harderwijk (1648-1811), also named the Guelders Academy, was located in the town of Harderwijk, in the Republic of the United Provinces (now: the Netherlands). It was founded by the province of Guelders (Gelre).

Related Topics:
1648 - 1811 - Harderwijk - Republic of the United Provinces - Netherlands - Guelders

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Some well-known graduates of the University of Harderwijk are

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• explorer Jacob Roggeveen (1690)
• physician Herman Boerhaave (1693)
• Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus (1735)
• statesman Herman Willem Daendels (1783)
• poet A.C.W. Staring (1787)

The university of Harderwijk didn't have a good reputation, because of its low standards. Nevertheless, it attracted many students with its low fees. Many students of other university went to Harderwijk to graduate; the most famous graduate, Linnaeus, stayed only a week at Harderwijk.

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The university was closed during the French occupation. Later, king William I tried to re-establish the university, without success.

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