Oxford University

teaching existed since

Jan 1, 1096

Oxford Universitythe first evidence of teaching

English students returned from the University of Paris to the University of Oxford.

Jan 1, 1167

The University of Paris metonymically known as the Sorbonne

The historian Gerald of Wales lectured to the scholars.

Jan 1, 1188

Gerald of Wales, also known as Giraldus Cambrensis or Gerald de Barri

The university was granted a royal charter during the reign of King Henry III

Jan 1, 1248

University College

Jan 1, 1249

William Durham founded University College.

Magdalen College was founded.

Jan 1, 1458

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The largest and most aristocratic College called Christ Church. It was built by order of Henry Vlll.

Jan 1, 1546

Christ Church has produced thirteen British prime ministers, more than any other Oxbridge college.

Bodleian Library

Jan 1, 1598

Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library is one of the largest in Oxford. It has more than 11 million books.

Students studied Natural Sciences, Law, and Modern History

Jan 1, 1853

students

Oxford University Museum

Jan 1, 1860

Oxford University Museum
The Museum of Natural History was founded in 1860 as the centre for scientific study at the University of Oxford.

Jurisprudence and Modern History appeared among the subjects

Dec 6, 1872

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Somerville College

Jan 1, 1879

Somerville College, Oxford
Somerville College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Founded in 1879 as Somerville Hall, it was one of the first women's colleges in Oxford. Today, around 50% of students are male.

Green Templeton College

Oct 1, 2008

About Green Templeton