Historical Events tagged with "queenmaryii"
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Education & Academia
Charter Granted to College of William & Mary
February 8th, 1693 332 years ago
The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, was granted a royal charter by King William III and Queen Mary II. This charter established the institution of higher education, making it the second-oldest college in the Thirteen Colonies. The charter aimed to promote education in the colony, particularly in theology, law, and the liberal arts, thereby creating a foundation for future generations of scholars and leaders in colonial America.
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