What major events occurs in frankenstein's life when he is 17 years old?

When Victor Frankenstein was seventeen, his parents decided that it was time for him to attend the university of Ingolstadt in order to round out his education and introduce him to the customs of other countries. It was also at the age of seventeen that Victor's mother passed away, and he was devastated by the loss.

his parents have him attend the university of Ingolstad