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Charles University commemorated the 700th birth anniversary of its founder Charles IV,

Charles University commemorated the 700th birth anniversary of its founder Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Roman Emperor, by a ceremonial meeting in the ancient hall of Carolinum. The ceremonial gathering in the Big Hall of Carolinum was attended by the leading officials of the Czech Republic. Also present were the representatives of 47 universities from 28 countries in Europe, Japan and the U.S., representatives of other Czech and Slovak universities, leading representatives of the churches in the Czech Republic and Charles University teachers and students.


“The true meaning of Charles’s anniversary is also in the understanding that we must not be afraid to say: Let’s keep walking down the road Charles IV showed to us, the road successfully taken by his great followers –Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk and Václav Havel. Let’s maintain close cooperation with those who have been our natural partners for centuries, to whom we relate and to whom we belong; let’s stay, together with them and with the support of all similarly minded countries, universities and people of good will, on the road to better democracy,” said Charles University rector, Professor Tomáš Zima, in his speech.


On behalf of the representatives of European and global universities, Yves Flückiger, the rector of the University of Geneva, greeted the participants of the meeting: “Universities are the antithesis of all fanaticism, including the forms which led to the destruction of Palmyra and which are currently attacking the world´s cultural heritage. In this respect, they remain one of humanity´s most precious constructions.”


The art historian Professor Jiří Kuthan pointed out Charles’s statesman activities in historical context, his importance for our country and Charles University, and his vast work, still present not only in the Czech Republic but also in other European countries.




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