University of Zagreb School of Medicine

Reverse

Depiction of copper relief ‘MEDICINA’ - supraport (decoration between the upper part of the door and the ceiling) made by sculptor Robert Frangeš Mihanović. The relief is allegorical representation of medicine, and it is located in Croatian Institute of History in Zagreb. Laurel wreath above relief. Inscription around the edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VNIVERSITAS STVDIORVM
FACVLTAS MEDICA
ZAGRABIENSIS
R.FRANGEŠ

Engraver: Damir Mataušić

Edge

Plain

Comment

1669. – Establishment of the Jesuit Academy of the Royal Free City of Zagreb (recognized as the establishment of the University of Zagreb)

1874. – The School of Medicine in Zagreb was originally envisioned as one of the four founding members of the modern University of Zagreb in the Croatian Parliament's piece of legislation passed on 13 January 1874, at the time when Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia was a constituent part of Austria-Hungary. (However, the School of Medicine's official launch was postponed due to lack of funding. This situation prolonged and the school had to wait for more than 40 years to open its doors to students.)

1917. – On 13 November 1917 the Croatian Parliament passed a decree which stipulated that the School of Medicine is to be established, and that three professors are to be appointed to organize the school and hire the required teaching staff. On 17 December 1917 the first professors' conference was held, and this date is officially celebrated as the school's day.

Copper relief 'MEDICINA' made by sculptor Robert Frangeš Mihanović: