Schwarzenberg Economic Institute in Český Krumlov
The Schwarzenberg
Economic Institute in Český Krumlov was established in 1800 as a
three year selective college for talented sons of the
Schwarzenbergs´ officers. Its founder was Josef zu
Schwarzenberg. The school building was situated at the II
castle courtyard (see Castle
No. 59 - New Burgrave´s House). This school gave its future
officers comprehensive specialised education in the subjects of
German, religion, natural sciences, mathematics, geometry, physics,
chemistry, and in practice subjects - business letters, veterinary
science, civil engineering, brewing or horse riding. Study, board
and lodging were fully paid to all future officers by the lordship.
The Schwarzenberg Economic Institute in Český Krumlov was closed
down in 1850.
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Further information:
History
of Schools in Český Krumlov
History
of Schools in the Český Krumlov Region