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Who founded the University of Tartu?

  • Baron Johan Skytte

  • King Gustavus Adolphus

  • Peter the Great

  • Tsar Alexander I

Answer

The University of Tartu was founded by Baron Johan Skytte, the Governor-General of Swedish Livonia, Ingria, and Karelia, in 1632. The required ratification was provided by King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.
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