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Historical invitation to the inaugural ceremony for Josef Jungmann’s appointment as Rector at Charles University.The invitation, written in Latin, is dated October 1, 1839, and announces that Jungmann will be inaugurated as Rector at this prestigious university. The text in Latin provides the detailed time and place of the ceremony—October 1, 1839, at 10 AM, in the Basilica of the Church of Our Lady before Týn.
Josef Jungmann was a prominent Czech writer, linguist, and educator, a key figure in the Czech National Revival, who had a fundamental influence on the development of the Czech language and culture. His tenure as Rector of Charles University was a significant milestone in the history of the institution.
Original Latin text:
"Invitatio ad ritum inaugurandi officii rectoris Joannis Jungmann in Universitate Carolina. Die primo Octobris anni MDCCCXXXIX, hora decima ante meridiem, in Basilica Tynensis."
