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1209
Year of foundation
Groups of scholars congregate at the ancient Roman trading post of Cambridge for the purpose of study, the earliest record of the University. -
1231
The Royal charter
King Henry III granted a royal charter
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1318
The studium generale
After Cambridge was described as a studium generale in a letter by Pope Nicholas IV in 1290, and confirmed as such in a bull by Pope John XXII in 1318, it became common for researchers from other European medieval universities to visit Cambridge to study or to give lecture courses
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The Cambridge University Press
The world's oldest-established press, begins its unbroken record of publishing every year until the present.
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'De Magnete'
Dr William Gilbert of St John's publishes his 'De Magnete', a scientific work fundamental to the development of navigation and map making.
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John Milton
John Milton enters Christ's, where he studies until 1632. Five years later, on the death of his friend, Edward King, he writes Lycidas, recalling in pastoral terms their days together.
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Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton was a student of the University
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Lord Byron
Lord Byron enters Trinity and starts writing his early satires and poems.
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The first colleges for women
The first colleges for women were Girton College (founded by Emily Davies)
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31 colleges
The colleges at the University of Cambridge were originally an incidental feature of the system. No college is as old as the university itself. The colleges were endowed fellowships of scholars.
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The Royal Greenwich Observatory
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The Royal Commonwealth Society Library
The Royal Commonwealth Society Library moves to Cambridge.
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The 800th anniversary.
The University of Cambridge celebrates its 800th anniversary.
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The world's second best university
Cambridge is ranked the world's second best university by THE World University Rankings, the world's fourth best university by three other ranking tables, and no other institution in the world ranks in the top 10 for as many subjects
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