University of Nanking

The University of Nanking (金陵大学) was a Christian university founded in 1888 in Nanjing, China. It was originally named The Nanking University (汇文书院, Huiwen Shuyuan).

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Christian - University - 1888 - Nanjing - China

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In 1910, The Nanking University merged The Union Christian College (宏育书院, Hongyu Shuyuan, formed in 1900 by the merger of The Christian College (基督书院, Jidu Shuyuan, founded in 1891) and The Presbyterian College (益智书院, Yizhi Shuyuan, founded in 1894)) and changed the name to Private University of Nanking (金陵大学). It was initially registered with the New York State Education Department.

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1910 - 1900 - New York State

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In 1951, Ginling College (former Ginling Women University established in 1913) merged into University of Nanking. In 1952, University of Nanking was merged with Nanjing University (南京大学).

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1951 - Ginling College - 1913 - 1952 - Nanjing University

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