University of Graz founded

Name: University of Graz founded
Start: 1585

1585 CE.

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The University of Graz (German: Universität Graz, formerly: Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz) in Graz is the largest public research university in Styria and the second oldest university in Austria. Its name is derived from Archduke Charles II of Inner Austria and Francis I of Austria. The University of Graz was founded on 1 January 1585. The Faculty of Medicine was spun off as the Medical University of Graz on 1 January 2004, under the University Act 2002.

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