The University of Belgrade traces its roots to three consecutive schools founded in the 19th century. The Higher School was the earliest school, but soon replaced by the Lyceum of the Principality of
Princess Ljubica's Residence where the Lyceum was located for a few years
Jovan Sterija Popović
Đura Daničić
Josif Pančić
Josif Pančić
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Josif Pančić was a Serbian botanist, physician, professor and academic. Born in the First French Empire, in present-day Croatia, he earned his medical degree in Hungary before moving to Serbia. He ext
Precursors to the University of Belgrade
…lasted a total of five years. The lectures were held by professors who had earned their diplomas in Austria, Germany and France (Jovan Sterija Popović, Josif Pančić, Đura Daničić, and others). During its early history, it had three departments: Philosophy, Engineering, and Law…
Pančić portrait on a 10 Yugoslav dinars note, 1994
Portrait of Pančić, by Đorđe Krstić, 1871
Pančić on a Serbian stamp, 2014