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1115
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First written reference
to Graz
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1440
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Frederick III becomes
King of Austria, later Emperor of Germany. During his long reign Graz
is for a few years the residence of the German Emperor.
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1480
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The year of the
"Plagues of God": Locusts, Turks and the Black Death afflict
the city.
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1564
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As a result of the Great
Division of the Hapsburg Inheritance, Graz becomes the Residence of
the Inner Austrian part of the patrimonial lands (Styria, Carinthia,
Cariola and Istria with Trieste).
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1585
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The Jesuit College
founded by Archduke Charles was turned into a University. So the
School of Theology was the university's first college. Today the
university houses ninety-five academic departments and fifteen
university clinics.
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1594
1599
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Johannes Kepler teaches
at the Lutheran foundation school in Graz.
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1619
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Ferdinand II, who stayed
in Graz becomes Emperor. Owing to the influence of Italian architects
Graz becomes increasingly baroque in its appearance.
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1776
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The theatre founded by
the Estates as a national theatre is opened (Today's "Schauspielhaus").
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1784
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Graz is among the first
European cities to raze its fortifications; the glacis is planned with
trees.
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1809
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Abortive siege of the
Citadel by French troupes and Napoleon. The citadel has to be
dismantled. The "Uhrturm" (Clock Tower) and the Bell Tower
are salvage by the citizens of Graz for 2.987 Guilders and 11
Farthings and thus evade destruction.
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1811
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Archduke Johann found
the "Joanneum" and places his private collection at its
disposal; today's Technical University also originates from the
Joanneum.
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1839
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The citadel is turned
into a park.
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1899
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Completion of today's
Opera house.
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1912
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The hospital of the
province of Styria is opened, then the largest and most modern in
Europe.
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1963
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Foundation of the
Academy of Music and Performing Arts with University status.
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