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Highlights from UiO's history

Royal heritage: King Frederick VI of Denmark founded the University of Oslo.

1813: Early years. The first university buildings at Anatomig?rden.

1833: Reaching for the stars: The Astronomical Observatory.

1852: Monumental architecture: The university campus at Karl Johans gate in its heyday.

1912: Female academic power: Kristine Bonnevie, Professor of Biology.

1936: Modern functionality. The Natural sciences building at the new Blindern Campus.