Historedia
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Opening of Christ College

When
1846
Where
Bishopsbourne
Part of
Christ College opens in Hobart, Tasmania

Christ College was founded in 1846 in Bishopsbourne, Tasmania, as an Anglican college modeled on Oxford and Cambridge lines.

The college was founded in 1846, following a proposal in 1840. It was established as an Anglican college modeled on the Oxford and Cambridge colleges, aiming to provide the basis for university education in Tasmania. John Philip Gell served as the first Warden.

Sources

  1. Christ College (University of Tasmania) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-31
  2. University of Tasmania Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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