Palacký University Olomouc
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About Palacký University Olomouc
According to Wikipedia, Palacký University Olomouc is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1573 as a public university led by the Jesuit order in Olomouc, which was at that time the capital of Moravia and the seat of the episcopacy. At first it taught only theology, but soon the fields of philosophy, law and medicine were added.
What Is Palacký University Olomouc Known For?
Palacký University Olomouc is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Engineering
- Philosophy
- Chemistry
- Business
- Political Science
- Medical
- Communications
- Education
- Religious Studies
- Mathematics
- History
- Literature
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Law
- Economics
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Nursing
- Anthropology
- Social Work
Palacký University Olomouc's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Palacký University Olomouc's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2383 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #1472 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #1658 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #600 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #3421 worldwide for influence in Business.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2189 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2233 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2221 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #4544 worldwide for influence in Education.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #1652 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2355 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #4287 worldwide for influence in History.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2675 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #3062 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2270 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #3770 worldwide for influence in Law.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2802 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesPalacký University Olomouc ranks #1333 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2586 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #3356 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #2275 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #3523 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesPalacký University Olomouc ranks #2621 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Palacký University Olomouc ranks #4195 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Palacký University Olomouc's Most Influential Alumni?
Palacký University Olomouc's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Philosophy. Here are some of Palacký University Olomouc's most famous alumni:
- Gregor Mendel
- A Silesian scientist and Augustinian friar .
- Albrecht von Wallenstein
- A Bohemian military leader and statesman who fought on the Catholic side during the Thirty Years' War .
- Bohdan Pomahač
- A Czech plastic surgeon.
- Bohuslav Balbín
- A Czech baroque writer, philosopher, historian, linguist, religion writer, educator, writer, science writer and roman catholic priest.
- Francis Dvornik
- A Czech historian .
- Jan Marek Marci
- A Czech physicist, doctor and mathematician.
- Miroslav Komárek
- A Czech linguist and university educator.
- Jaroslav Miller
- A Czech historian and university educator.
- František Klácel
- A Czech poet, philosopher, lexicographer, publicist, religion writer, educator, publicist, translator, writer, science writer and roman catholic priest .
- Jakub Kresa
- A Czech mathematician.
- Johann Jahn
- An Austrian linguist and roman catholic priest.
- Valentin Stansel
- A Czech astronomer.
Who Are Palacký University Olomouc's Most Influential Faculty?
Palacký University Olomouc's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, and Philosophy. Here are some of Palacký University Olomouc's most famous faculty: