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Swedish University of Åbo

university, Turku, Finland
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  • Per Brahe the Younger, detail from an oil painting by an unknown artist; in Gripsholm Castle, Sweden
    Per, Count Brahe, the Younger

    He founded the University of Åbo (Turku) in 1640 and acted as its chancellor from 1646 until his death. While serving as lord high chancellor (1641–80), he also exerted great influence as a member of the regency council (1660–72) for Charles XI. Brahe’s brother Count Nils Brahe also…

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    He founded the University of Åbo (Turku) in 1640 and acted as its chancellor from 1646 until his death. While serving as lord high chancellor (1641–80), he also exerted great influence as a member of the regency council (1660–72) for Charles XI. Brahe’s brother Count Nils Brahe also…

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