All Souls College, Oxford

History

The College was founded by Henry VI of England and Henry Chichele (fellow of New College and Archbishop of Canterbury), in 1438. The Statutes provided for the Warden and forty fellows - all to take Holy Orders; twenty-four to study arts, philosophy and theology; and sixteen to study civil or canon law. Today the College is primarily an academic research institution.

Related Topics:
Henry VI of England - Henry Chichele - New College - Archbishop of Canterbury - 1438

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