Johanneum Gymnasium

The Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums (transl. Academic School of the Johanneum, short: Johanneum) is a Gymnasium, or grammar school, in Hamburg, Germany. It is Hamburg's oldest school and was founded in 1529 by Johannes Bugenhagen. The school's focus is on the teaching of Latin and Ancient Greek. It is proud of having educated some of Germany's political leaders and some of Germany's notable scientists. The school is operated and financed by the city of Hamburg.

This article is about secondary school in Hamburg. For the building in Dresden, see Johanneum (Dresden).

Academic School of the Johanneum
Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums
Address
Maria-Louisen-Straße 114

Hamburg
22301

Germany
Coordinates53°35′23″N 10°0′23″E
Information
Established1529 (1529)
CEOInken Hose
Staff60
Number of students800
Websitewww.johanneum-hamburg.de
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