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The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge was founded in 1816 and is named after Viscount Fitzwilliam, who bequeathed his extensive art collection to the University of Cambridge. It is important as one of the leading art and antiquities museums in the UK, housing a significant collection of European art and archaeological artifacts.
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