Valkendorfs Kollegium is a dormitory located in

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. With a history that dates back to 1589, it is the oldest dormitory in Scandinavia. Valkendorf Collegium

History

The dormitory was founded on 26 February 1589 by the nobleman

Christopher Valkendorf Christoffer Valkendorff (1 September 152517 January 1601) was a Danish-Norwegian statesman and landowner. His early years in the service of Frederick II brought him both to Norway, Ösel and Livland. He later served both as Treasurer and '' Stad ...

. The building he purchased was originally a monastery. The dormitory suffered a great deal during the

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in 1728. Though most of the brickwork survived, the building was rendered uninhabitable for several years. 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 old dormitories of the

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Residents

Several celebrities have been

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of the dormitories through time. Among the best known include

References

* Valkendorfs Kollegium 1939–89 by Karen Marie Breindahl and Thomas Frank Moller.

External links

Homepage in Danish

Source
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