Göttingen's Georg-August-Universität, established to propagate the ideas…
November 1737 CE
Göttingen's Georg-August-Universität, established to propagate the ideas of academic freedom and enlightenment at the times of the European Enlightenment. opens for classes in 1737.
Founded in 1734 by George II, King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, the University of Göttingen will soon grow in size and popularity.