UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II

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Main building, university of Naples, Federico II

The 'University of Naples Federico II' () is a university located in Naples, Italy. It was founded in 1224 and is organized into 13 departments. The university is named for Frederick II.

Contents
History
Organization
Notable alumni
See also
External links

History


The University of Naples Federico II is one of the most ancient institution of higher education and research in the world. It was founded by emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Frederick II on 5 june 1224.

Organization


The university is divided into 15 departments:

Agriculture

Architecture

Biotechnology

Economics

Engineering

Law

Letters and Philosophy

Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences

Medicine and Surgery

Pharmacy

Political Sciences

Veterinary Medicine

Sociology

Notable alumni



Giorgio Napolitano, current President of the Italian Republic

Nicola Abbagnano, philosopher.

Gaetano Filangieri, jurist and philosopher.

Saint Alphonsus Liguori Doctor of the Catholic Church.

Renato Caccioppoli mathematician.

Francesco De Martino eminent jurist, intellectual and politician.

Ettore Majorana physicist.

Saint Thomas Aquinas philosopher and theologian.

Giambattista Vico philosopher, historian, and jurist.

Umberto Nobile aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer.

Antonio Labriola philosopher.

Giorgio Orofino Entrepreneur.

See also



ESDP-Network

List of Italian universities

Naples

Botanical Garden of Naples

External links



University of Naples Federico II Website

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