Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster

university, Münster, Germany

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The Westphalian Wilhelm University of Münster is a university located in Münster, Germany. Münster is a city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany. The university was founded in 1780 as Westphalian Wilhelm University and became a full university in 1902. The city of Münster itself has a long history, first mentioned in 804 and chartered in 1137. It was an important center in the Hanseatic League and played a role in the Protestant Reformation. Despite significant destruction during World War II, many of Münster's historic buildings have been restored.12

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…period, is evident in the University of Münster (founded in 1780 as Westphalian Wilhelm University, a full university from 1902; in the 18th century an episcopal palace), the bailiff’s high court, and several churches.
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