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Die University of Oxford (rechtlich The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford), deutsch Universität Oxford, in Oxford ist eine der ältesten und renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt. Die Universität ist gesetzlich als Körperschaft verfasst.
- Evidence of Teaching
- A Paris Ban
- A Notable Visitor
- First Overseas Student
- The Title of Chancellor
- First Colleges
- Tributes from Kings
- Religious and Political Controversy
- Scientific Discovery and Religious Revival
- The Oxford Movement
There is no clear date of foundation but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096. (Image credit: Shutterstock)
Oxford developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris following a quarrel with Thomas Becket. (Image: Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury stained glass window in the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey. Credit: Shutterstock.)
In 1188, the historian Gerald of Wales gave a public reading to the assembled Oxford dons (university lecturers, especially at Oxford or Cambridge). As a royal clerk to the king and two archbishops, Gerald of Wales travelled widely and wrote extensively. (Image credit:Shutterstock)
In around 1190 the arrival of Emo of Friesland, the first known overseas student, set in motion the University’s tradition of developing international scholarly links. (Image credit:Shutterstock)
By 1201 the University was headed by a ‘magister scholarum (head of an ecclesiastical school) Oxonie’, on whom the title of Chancellor was later conferred in 1214, and in 1231 the Masters were recognised as a universitas or corporation. (Image: The current Chancellor, Lord Patten of Barnes.)
During the 13th century, rioting between town and gown (townspeople and students) hastened the establishment of primitive halls of residence. These were succeeded by the first of Oxford’s colleges, which began as endowed houses or medieval halls of residence, under the supervision of a Master. Established between 1249 and 1264, University, Balliol ...
Less than a century later, Oxford had achieved eminence above every other seat of learning, and won the praises of popes, kings and sages by virtue of its antiquity, curriculum, doctrine and privileges. In 1355, Edward III paid tribute to the University for its invaluable contribution to learning. He also commented on the services rendered to the s...
John Wyclif, a 14th-century Master of Balliol, campaigned for a Bible in English, against the wishes of the papacy. In the 16th century, Henry VIII forced the University to accept his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, and the Anglican churchmen Cranmer, Latimer and Ridley were later tried for heresy and burnt at the stake in the city. The Universit...
Edmond Halley, Professor of Geometry, predicted the return of the comet that bears his name. John and Charles Wesley’s prayer meetings laid the foundations for the Methodist Society. Find out more: Oxford people Famous Oxonians British Prime Ministers | University of Oxford Award winners | University of Oxford
From 1833 onwards, the Oxford Movement sought to revitalise the Catholic aspects of the Anglican Church. One of its leaders, John Henry Newman, became a Roman Catholic in 1845 and was later made a Cardinal. In 2019 he was canonised as a saint. (Image: Close-up of Cardinal Newman bust from Trinity College Garden Quad, Oxford University. Credit: Shut...
Sie ist die älteste Universität der englischsprachigen Welt und existiert nachweislich seit dem 12. Jahrhundert. Sie unterteilt sich in 39 Colleges und vier Permanent Private Halls.
Oxford (ˈɒksfəd) ist die Hauptstadt der Grafschaft Oxfordshire in England, Vereinigtes Königreich. Die Stadt liegt an Themse und Cherwell 90 km nordwestlich von London, hat über 150.000 Einwohner und ist Sitz der alten und renommierten Universität Oxford sowie der jüngeren Oxford Brookes University.
28. Dez. 2021 · Schon 1096 wurde Oxford erstmals im Zusammenhang mit Studien erwähnt und im 12. Jahrhundert entstand die erste Universität. Auch die Zersplitterung in verschiedene Colleges begann schon früh, da unterschiedliche Ordensgemeinschaften wie die Franziskaner und die Karmeliten jeweils eigene Lehrinstitute betrieben.
Die Geschichte der University of Oxford liest sich wie ein Spiegel der Geschichte von England – und immer tauchen darin die Namen großer Menschen der Weltgeschichte auf.
18 April 2024. Celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the Regius Chair in History. Friday 7 June 2024. Trinity College. Sign up for next year here! Historia Lectures. A series of FREE super-curricular lectures for A Level (or equivalent) students. Catch up now! 'A Muslim History of Oxford' Open Day. Wednesday 22 May.
