Universitas Istropolitana
The Universitas Istropolitana (since the 16th century frequently – but incorrectly – referred to as Academia Istropolitana) in Bratislava (Hungarian: Pozsony / German: Pressburg) was arguably the third university to be found in the Kingdom of Hungary and the first university to be founded in the territory of present-day Slovakia. Despite its brief existence (1465–1491), it features prominently in Slovak historiography.
Name
The word "Istropolitana" is taken from the
History
It was founded in 1465 by
Building
When a wealthy local citizen Gmaitl died in 1467 and his real estate became the crown's property, king Matthias Corvinus decided to use them to house the university that was being established.
The renaissance university building still stands in Bratislava, currently housing the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava, situated at Ventúrska street 3.
See also
References
- ^ Hayton, Darin. (2007) Astrology and Politics in Renaissance Hungary. Centaurus Vol. 49. p. 188.
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