Valkendorfs Kollegium
Valkendorfs Kollegium is a dormitory located in Sankt Peders Stræde in Copenhagen, Denmark. With a history that dates back to 1589, it is the oldest dormitory in Scandinavia.
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History[edit]
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The dormitory was founded on 26 February 1589 by the nobleman Christopher Valkendorf. The building he purchased was originally a monastery. The dormitory suffered a great deal during the Great Fire of Copenhagen in 1728. Though most of the brickwork survived, the building was rendered uninhabitable for several years.
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The old building which never fully recovered from the fire was eventually torn down and a new building (which is still in use) was made and taken into use in 1866. Valkendorfs Kollegium is one of the oldest dormitories of the University of Copenhagen.
Residents[edit]
Several celebrities have been alumni of the dormitories through time. Among the best known include
References[edit]
- Valkendorfs Kollegium 1939–89 by Karen Marie Breindahl and Thomas Frank Moller. ISBN 87-983166-05
External links[edit]
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