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University of Wittenberg

The University of Wittenberg was founded in 1502 by Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony.

The University became a centre of the Reformation under the influence of Philipp Melanchthon and bulding on the works of Martin Luther.

See also: Wittenberg University Springfield, Ohio

External links

Official site (http://www.uni-halle.de/MLU/) - Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg

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