what is the historical background of this place?
It was founded in 1813. Soon after, as Norway proclaimed independence, it became a key institution that contributed to Norwegian political and cultural independence.
University of Oslo
In 1811, a decision was made to establish the first university in the Dano-Norwegian Union, after an agreement was reached with King Frederik VI, who had earlier believed that such an institution might encourage political separatist tendencies. In 1813, The Royal Frederik's University was founded in Christiania (later renamed Oslo), a small city at that time. Circumstances then changed dramatically one year into the commencement of the university, as Norway proclaimed independence. However, independence was somewhat restricted, as Norway was obliged to enter into a legislative union with Sweden based on the outcome of the War of 1814. Norway retained its own constitution and independent state institutions, although royal power and foreign affairs were shared with Sweden. At a time when Norwegians feared political domination by the Swedes, the new university became a key institution that contributed to Norwegian political and cultural independence.

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when was the last time somebody landed on the moon December 19, 1972 what is apollo 17? The final Moon landing mission of NASA's Apollo program, and remains the most recent time humans have travelled beyond low Earth orbit. who are its crew members? Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt and Ronald Evans where was the second person born? Santa Rita, New Mexico where did he go to college? California Institute of Technology, University of Oslo and Harvard University where is the second mentioned university located? Oslo, Norway
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University of Oslo [SEP] Early history
In 1811, a decision was made to establish the first university in the Dano-Norwegian Union, after an agreement was reached with King Frederik VI, who had earlier believed that such an institution might encourage political separatist tendencies. In 1813, The Royal Frederik's University was founded in Christiania (later renamed Oslo), a small city at that time. Circumstances then changed dramatically one year into the commencement of the university, as Norway proclaimed independence. However, independence was somewhat restricted, as Norway was obliged to enter into a legislative union with Sweden based on the outcome of the War of 1814. Norway retained its own constitution and independent state institutions, although royal power and foreign affairs were shared with Sweden.