Today in History - October 31st. 1587 - Leiden University Library - The Netherlands
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On October 31st. 1587, the Leiden University Library became operational in the vault of the current Academy building @ Rapenburg. Leiden University Library - 1610 - Source picture: Wikipedia The Leiden University Library in The Netherlands is a significant place in the development of European Culture! The Leiden University Library has a huge collection. Some facts: - 1,000,000 e-books; - 60,000 Oriental and Western manuscripts; - 500,000 letters; - 70,000 maps; - 12,000 drawings; - 120,000 photographs etc... Trivia: Do you know that the first book to the Leiden University Library was offered by William I, Prince of Orange? William I, Prince of Orange - Source picture: Wikipedia So, the first book was an important Royal Connection!