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University of Berlin
The University of Berlin (pronunciation: /juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti ɒv ˈbɜːrlɪn/), also known as the Humboldt University of Berlin, is a prestigious higher education institution located in Berlin, Germany.
Etymology
The University of Berlin was founded in 1810, and the full name "Humboldt University of Berlin" was adopted in 1949, in honor of its founder, the Prussian educational reformer and philosopher Wilhelm von Humboldt, and his brother, naturalist Alexander von Humboldt.
Related Terms
- Higher education: An optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education.
- Berlin: The capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population.
- Germany: A country in Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union.
- Wilhelm von Humboldt: A Prussian philosopher, linguist, government functionary, diplomat, and founder of the Humboldt University of Berlin.
- Alexander von Humboldt: A Prussian polymath, geographer, naturalist, explorer, and influential proponent of Romantic philosophy and science.
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