Timeline: Oxford University | Timetoast

Jan 1, 1096

teaching existed since

Oxford Universitythe first evidence of teaching
Jan 1, 1167

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

The University of Paris metonymically known as the Sorbonne
Jan 1, 1188

The historian Gerald of Wales lectured to the scholars.

Gerald of Wales, also known as Giraldus Cambrensis or Gerald de Barri
Jan 1, 1248

The university was granted a royal charter during the reign of King Henry III
Jan 1, 1249

University College

William Durham founded University College.
Jan 1, 1458

Magdalen College was founded.

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Jan 1, 1546

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

Christ Church has produced thirteen British prime ministers, more than any other Oxbridge college.
Jan 1, 1598

Bodleian Library

Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library is one of the largest in Oxford. It has more than 11 million books.
Jan 1, 1853

Students studied Natural Sciences, Law, and Modern History

students
Jan 1, 1860

Oxford University Museum

Oxford University Museum
The Museum of Natural History was founded in 1860 as the centre for scientific study at the University of Oxford.
Dec 6, 1872

Jurisprudence and Modern History appeared among the subjects

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Jan 1, 1879

Somerville College

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.
Oct 1, 2008

Green Templeton College

About Green Templeton