Episode 2 of 3
Royal Licence Granted
- When
- 11 January 1584
- Where
- Cambridge
Mildmay received the Queen's licence to found Emmanuel College on 11 January 1584.
On 11 January 1584, Sir Walter Mildmay obtained the Queen's licence to establish Emmanuel College at the previously acquired site. This royal authorization marked the formal founding of the college within the University of Cambridge.
Sources
- Walter Mildmay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-14
- Emmanuel College, Cambridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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