# University of Nijmegen

> university in The Netherlands (1665-1680)

**Wikidata**: [Q2291320](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2291320)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nijmegen_(1655–1680))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/university-of-nijmegen

## Summary
The University of Nijmegen was a short-lived academic institution in the Netherlands operating from 1655 to 1680. Founded by Johannes Smetius, it functioned as both a university and academic gymnasium until its dissolution after 25 years of operation.

## Key Facts
- Founded: 1655 by Johannes Smetius
- Dissolved: 1680 after 25 years of operation
- Location: Commanderie van Sint Jan, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Instance of: university and academic gymnasium
- Motto: "Renovabitur iuventus tua ut aquilae, sub umbra alarum tuarum" (Latin) / "Uw jeugd zal vernieuwd worden als een arend, onder de schaduw van uw vleugels" (Dutch)
- Country: Netherlands
- Main topic category: Q9044000

## FAQs
### Q: When was the University of Nijmegen founded and by whom?
A: The University of Nijmegen was founded in 1655 by Johannes Smetius, who established it as both a university and academic gymnasium in the Netherlands.

### Q: Where was the University of Nijmegen located?
A: The University of Nijmegen was physically located at Commanderie van Sint Jan in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

### Q: How long did the University of Nijmegen operate?
A: The University of Nijmegen operated for only 25 years from its founding in 1655 until its dissolution in 1680.

### Q: What was the university's motto?
A: The university's motto was "Renovabitur iuventus tua ut aquilae, sub umbra alarum tuarum" in Latin, with the Dutch translation being "Uw jeugd zal vernieuwd worden als een arend, onder de schaduw van uw vleugels."

## Why It Matters
The University of Nijmegen, despite its brief existence of just 25 years, represents an important historical academic institution in the Netherlands. Founded during a period when European higher education was expanding, it contributes to the understanding of educational development in the 17th century. The university's brief life span highlights the challenges many early academic institutions faced, while its dual nature as both a university and academic gymnasium reflects the educational approaches of the time. The Latin motto with its Dutch translation demonstrates the bilingual academic environment that existed during this period in Nijmegen.

## Notable For
- One of the earliest universities established in the Netherlands
- Founded by Johannes Smetius, a significant educational figure of the time
- Brief operational period of only 25 years (1655-1680)
- Dual function as both a university and academic gymnasium
- Distinctive Latin motto with Dutch translation reflecting bilingual educational environment

## Body
### History and Establishment
- Founded in 1655 by Johannes Smetius
- Operated as both a university and academic gymnasium
- Dissolved in 1680 after 25 years of operation
- Historical significance as one of the early academic institutions in the Netherlands

### Location and Administration
- Located in Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Physical address: Commanderie van Sint Jan, Nijmegen
- Classified under main topic category Q9044000
- Country of operation: Netherlands

### Identity and Classifications
- Instance of: university, academic gymnasium
- Also known as: University of Nijmegen (1665-1680)
- Main topic category: Q9044000

### Identifiers and References
- ISNI: 000000012185760X
- VIAF ID: 168703783
- CantIC ID: 981058602652306706
- Freebase ID: /m/0gjbkhl
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n79079566
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007603635805171
- University of Barcelona Authority ID: 981058602652306706
- Yale LUX ID: group/996f7757-9a4d-49dd-aa11-c1efe3c6859a

### Online Presence
- Wikipedia title: University of Nijmegen (1655–1680)
- Available Wikipedia languages: English, Dutch
- Sitelink count: 2
- Referenced by Wikidata with description: university in The Netherlands (1665-1680)

## References

1. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File