University of Göttingen
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| - | '''"Göttingen"''' is a song recorded as a single in 1964 by French singer [[Barbara (singer)|Barbara]], who later also recorded a German language version. The song, which appeared on Barbara's album ''[[Le Mal de vivre]]'', has been credited with having contributed to improved relations between France and Germany in the years after the Second World War. | ||
| - | As a Jewish child, Barbara had been a fugitive in German-occupied France during the war, but in 1964 she accepted an invitation from the [[University of Göttingen]] to perform, and composed the song in honour of the town's charms. | + | The '''University of Göttingen''', officially the '''Georg August University of Göttingen''', ({{lang-de|Georg-August-Universität Göttingen}}, known informally as '''Georgia Augusta''') is a [[public research university]] in the city of [[Göttingen]], Germany. Founded in 1734 by [[George II of Great Britain|George II]], King of Great Britain and Elector of [[Electorate of Hanover|Hanover]], and starting classes in 1737, the Georgia Augusta was conceived to promote the ideals of the [[Age of Enlightenment|Enlightenment]]. It is the oldest university in the state of [[Lower Saxony]] and the largest in student enrollment, which stands at around 31,600. |
| - | German Chancellor [[Gerhard Schröder]], who had been a student in Göttingen at the time of the song's release, quoted the lyrics in a speech celebrating the 40th anniversary of the [[Élysée Treaty]] as having had a major influence on him. The song was subsequently used by [[Arte|ARTE]] in its programme recognising the 45th anniversary. The French and German versions of the song, which she called "a hymn to Franco-German reconciliation", both appeared on Barbara's 1997 compilation album. | ||
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The University of Göttingen, officially the Georg August University of Göttingen, (Template:Lang-de, known informally as Georgia Augusta) is a public research university in the city of Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1734 by George II, King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover, and starting classes in 1737, the Georgia Augusta was conceived to promote the ideals of the Enlightenment. It is the oldest university in the state of Lower Saxony and the largest in student enrollment, which stands at around 31,600.
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