Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium Trier
📍 Olewiger Straße 2, 54290 Trier • Kreisfreie Stadt Trier • 👥 ca. 880 Schüler
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School Profile Overview
The Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium (FWG) in Trier is one of Germany's most famous historic schools, founded in 1563 as a Jesuit college. Among its most notable historical alumni is Karl Marx, who completed his Abitur here in 1835.
Set against the Roman backdrop of Germany's oldest city, FWG offers a distinguished humanistic education with Latin and Ancient Greek, combined with modern natural sciences, philosophy, debating clubs, and an active classical orchestra.