University of Franeker
About University of Franeker
According to Wikipedia, The University of Franeker was a university in Franeker, Friesland, the Netherlands. It was the second oldest university of the Netherlands, founded shortly after Leiden University. History Also known as Academia Franekerensis or the University of Friesland, it consisted of departments of Theology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Mathematics and Physics. Among its well-known students was Peter Stuyvesant, last director-general of the Dutch colony of New Netherland.
University of Franeker's Online Degrees
What Is University of Franeker Known For?
University of Franeker is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Law
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Medical
- History
- Literature
- Education
- Earth Sciences
- Political Science
- Chemistry
- Business
- Communications
- Engineering
- Anthropology
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Economics
- Social Work
University of Franeker's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are University of Franeker's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Franeker's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Physics. Here are some of University of Franeker's most famous alumni:
- Peter Stuyvesant
- A Dutch politician. Peter Stuyvesant is director-general of New Netherland .
- Balthasar Bekker
- A Dutch minister and author.
- Henricus Regius
- A Dutch philosopher.
- Cornelius van Bynkershoek
- A Dutch jurist .
- Johan Valckenaer
- A Dutch lawyer, diplomat and patriot.
- János Apáczai Csere
- A Hungarian teacher, philosopher, Calvinist theologist .
- William IV, Prince of Orange
- A Hereditary stadtholder of the Netherlands .
- Govert Bidloo
- A Dutch Golden Age physician, anatomist, poet and playwright.
- Johannes Cocceius
- A Dutch theologian.
- Adriaan Metius
- A Dutch mathematician and astronomer.
- Steven Blankaart
- A Dutch entomologist.
- Wilhelmus à Brakel
- A Dutch theologian .
