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University of Naples Federico II

1224 · 13th century · Also known as University of Naples

The University of Naples Federico II was founded by the emperor Frederick II on 5 June 1224 to train lawyers and administrators for his Kingdom of Sicily, so that his subjects need not study at Bologna. It is the oldest state-founded university in the world still in operation. Thomas Aquinas studied there, and it remains one of the largest universities in Italy.

University of Naples Federico II
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