University of Northampton (thirteenth century)
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| University of Northampton | |
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| Active | 1261–1265 |
| Location | Northampton, England |
The University of Northampton was based in Northampton from 1261 to 1265.
The university was established by Royal Charter after approval from King Henry III in 1261.[1] It was the third university established in England and the United Kingdom after the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge and the twenty-second in Europe. After being advised by bishops and magnates that Northampton was a threat to Oxford, Henry III dissolved the university in 1265, and signed a Royal Decree which banned the establishment of a university in Northampton.
The university's name was revived in 2005 when the unconnected University College Northampton was upgraded to full university status and renamed the University of Northampton.
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References [edit]
- ^ "Reading, a city dreaming of spires". Times Higher Education. 1996-05-03. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
External links [edit]
- http://www.northampton.ac.uk/info/20001/about-us/423/history-of-the-university-of-northampton University of Northampton history and dates
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