ABSTRACT
In 1661, at the age of 14, having completed his classical education at the Nicolaischule, Leibniz entered the University of Leipzig-offi cially called Alma Mater Lipsiensis-as a candidate for the Bachelor’s degree. This was the usual age for a young man to begin studying at the university, although he was undoubtedly better prepared than most. In fact, because of his late father’s status as a professor, Gottfried Wilhelm had offi cially matriculated at the university at the same time that he entered the Nicolaischule when he was only seven years old, but his early matriculation was only a formality. This time, he was ready for his advanced education.
