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Institute of France

academies, Paris, France
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The Institute of France, located in Paris, is a prestigious institution that houses five French academies. Established in 1806, it was originally built to accommodate the College of the Four Nations, funded by Cardinal Mazarin. The five academies within the Institute are:

  • French Academy: Founded in 1635 by Cardinal Richelieu, it is responsible for maintaining literary standards and the French language, and its members are known as "40 Immortals."12
  • Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres: Founded in 1663.2
  • Academy of Sciences: Founded in 1666.2
  • Academy of Fine Arts: Formed from earlier sections and joined in 1795.2
  • Academy of Ethics and Political Science: Created in 1795 to discuss philosophy, economics, politics, law, and history.2
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