# University of Trnava

> university founded in 1635, which continued to operate in Pest (now Budapest) from 1777. The predecessor of three modern universities

**Wikidata**: [Q368998](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q368998)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/university-of-trnava-q368998

## Summary
The University of Trnava was a historical university founded in 1635 within the Kingdom of Hungary. Located in Trnava, it operated there until 1777, when it continued its operations in Pest (now Budapest). The institution is significant as the predecessor to three modern universities and is classified as a former educational institution.

## Key Facts
- **Inception:** Founded in 1635.
- **Location:** Originally located in Trnava (Coordinates: 48.38°N, 17.58°E) within the Kingdom of Hungary.
- **Relocation:** Continued to operate in Pest (now Budapest) starting in 1777.
- **Succession:** Was replaced by Eötvös Loránd University (as of 1777).
- **Classification:** Instance of a university and a former educational institution.
- **Legacy:** Recognized as the predecessor of three modern universities.
- **Alternative Names:** Also known as université de Nagyszombat, université de Tyrnau, and ancienne université de Trnava.
- **Identifiers:** ISNI: 0000000107015182; VIAF ID: 147055895; GND ID: 4272978-6.
- **Distinction:** Explicitly different from the modern University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava and the current University of Trnava.

## FAQs
### Q: When was the University of Trnava founded?
A: The University of Trnava was founded in 1635. It was established in the Kingdom of Hungary.

### Q: Did the University of Trnava stay in Trnava?
A: No, the university operated in Trnava until 1777. In 1777, it continued its operations in Pest, which is now known as Budapest.

### Q: Is this the same as the current University of Trnava?
A: No, the historical entity is listed as "different from" the modern University of Trnava and the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava. The historical university is considered a former educational institution that was eventually replaced by Eötvös Loránd University.

## Why It Matters
The University of Trnava holds significant historical importance as a major academic institution of the Kingdom of Hungary. Established in the 17th century, it served as a central hub for higher education in the region for over a century. Its relocation to Pest (modern Budapest) in 1777 marks a pivotal moment in educational history, bridging the gap between medieval scholastic traditions and modern university structures in Central Europe.

The institution's legacy is substantial; it is cited as the predecessor to three distinct modern universities, most notably Eötvös Loránd University. This lineage highlights its role in the intellectual development of the region. By examining this entity, one can trace the geographic and organizational evolution of higher learning in the Habsburg monarchy and modern Hungary/Slovakia. It remains a subject of academic categorization under "Historical Trnava University."

## Notable For
- **Historical Predecessor:** Serving as the parent institution for three modern universities, including Eötvös Loránd University.
- **Geographic Shift:** Being a rare example of a university that physically relocated from Trnava (modern Slovakia) to Pest (modern Hungary) in the 18th century.
- **17th Century Foundation:** Being one of the earlier universities established in the region (1635) during the Kingdom of Hungary era.
- **Nomenclature:** Being historically referenced by its German (Tyrnau) and Hungarian (Nagyszombat) names, reflecting the multi-ethnic nature of the empire.

## Body
### Founding and Location
The University of Trnava was established in 1635 in the city of Trnava. At the time of its inception, the city was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. The geographic coordinates of its original location are 48.38° latitude and 17.58° longitude. The institution functioned as a university and is formally classified as a former educational institution.

### Relocation to Pest
In 1777, a significant transition occurred when the university ceased its operations in Trnava and moved to Pest (known today as Budapest). This move marked the end of its direct physical presence in Trnava. Following this relocation, the entity is historically considered to have been replaced by Eötvös Loránd University.

### Modern Distinctions and Legacy
The historical University of Trnava is distinct from contemporary institutions currently operating in the same city. Wikidata and academic sources explicitly distinguish it from the "University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava" and the modern "University of Trnava." Despite its dissolution as the Trnava-based entity, its legacy continues through its successors.

### Identifiers and Records
The university is cataloged in numerous international library and authority databases:
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n87924735
- **ISNI:** 0000000107015182
- **GND ID:** 4272978-6
- **VIAF ID:** 147055895
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/1218rwxr
- **Museum Digital ID:** 166590

Visual records of the university, such as the image titled "Královská univerzita v Trnavě" (Royal University in Trnava), are archived, and the topic is categorized under "Category:Historical Trnava University."

## References

1. Source
2. HMML Authority File