Uppsala University
- Sweden
- Founded 1477
Overview
Uppsala University (UU) is a public research university in Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, it is the oldest university in Sweden and the Nordic countries.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1477Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | UppsalaSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | uu.se (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Dag Hammarskjöld (opens in a new tab)Swedish diplomat, economist, and author (1905–1961)
- Svante August Arrhenius (opens in a new tab)Swedish astronomer, chemist and physicist (1859–1927)
- Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (opens in a new tab)King of Sweden since 1973
- Anders Celsius (opens in a new tab)Swedish astronomer, physicist, and naturalist (1701-1744)
- Pär Lagerkvist (opens in a new tab)Swedish writer (1891–1974)
- Jöns Jacob Berzelius (opens in a new tab)Swedish chemist (1779–1848)
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