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2 unusual facts about University of Fribourg


Jean-Paul Desbiens

His identity revealed and his relationship with the church establishment strained, Desbiens left the Quebec intellectual scene and attended University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he obtained a Ph.D in philosophy.

Mary Daly

Before obtaining her two doctorates in sacred theology and philosophy from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, she received her B.A. in English from The College of Saint Rose, her M.A. in English from The Catholic University of America, and a doctorate in religion from Saint Mary's College.


Athena Xenidou

After receiving a Diploma in Music from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London, Xenidou went on to study English Literature, Music and Theatre for two years at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.

Franz Wicki

After studying law at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and Freiburg (Germany), he has been an attorney and notary public in Sursee since 1966.


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