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UNAM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- National Autonomous University of Mexico
1, record 1, English, National%20Autonomous%20University%20of%20Mexico
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UNAM 1, record 1, English, UNAM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was founded on September 21st, 1551 under the name Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico. It is the biggest and most important university in Mexico and Ibero-America. The fundamental aim of the UNAM is to serve both the country and humanity, train professionals, organize and carry out research, mainly on national problems and conditions, and offer cultural benefits in the broadest sense possible. 1, record 1, English, - National%20Autonomous%20University%20of%20Mexico
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Université nationale autonome du Mexique
1, record 1, French, Universit%C3%A9%20nationale%20autonome%20du%20Mexique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UNAM 2, record 1, French, UNAM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’Université nationale autonome du Mexique a été fondée le 21 septembre 1551 sous le nom d’Université royale et pontificale du Mexique. C’est la plus grande et la plus importante université du Mexique et d’Amérique Latine. Sa mission principale consiste à être au service du pays et de l’humanité, d'où ses tâches de formation de professionnels capables de contribuer au développement social, d'organisation et d'orientation de recherches, notamment sur la situation et les problèmes nationaux, et enfin, de diffusion de la culture dans le but d'en faire bénéficier le plus grand nombre. 2, record 1, French, - Universit%C3%A9%20nationale%20autonome%20du%20Mexique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Establecimientos de enseñanza
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
1, record 1, Spanish, Universidad%20Nacional%20Aut%C3%B3noma%20de%20M%C3%A9xico
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UNAM 1, record 1, Spanish, UNAM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México fue fundada el 21 de septiembre de 1551 con el nombre de la Real y Pontificia Universidad de México. Es la más grande e importante universidad de México e Iberoamérica. Tiene como propósito primordial estar al servicio del país y de la humanidad, formar profesionistas útiles a la sociedad, organizar y realizar investigaciones, principalmente acerca de las condiciones y problemas nacionales, y extender con la mayor amplitud posible, los beneficios de la cultura. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Universidad%20Nacional%20Aut%C3%B3noma%20de%20M%C3%A9xico
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