University of Leipzig, The university Marx once studied at.
Augustusplatz 10, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Introduction
Leipzig University, located in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, was founded in 1409 and is one of the oldest universities in Europe. It is the second oldest university in Germany after Heidelberg University (founded in 1386). Other universities, such as the University of Cologne (1388-1798, rebuilt in 1919) and the University of Erfurt (1392-1816, rebuilt in 1994), were closed and reopened. From 1953 to 1991, Leipzig University was known as "Karl Marx University of Leipzig". Notable Chinese alumni include Gu Hongming, Cai Yuanpei, Lin Yutang, Zhou Peiyuan, and Xiao Youmei. Address Augustusplatz 10, 04109 Leipzig, Germany