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Founding of the Oxford Union

When
1823
Where
Oxford, England
Part of
Oxford Union founded

The Oxford Union was founded in 1823 as the United Debating Society, an independent forum for unrestricted debate by junior members of Oxford University.

Established in 1823, the society was created as an independent forum for unrestricted debate by junior members of Oxford University. It is recognized as one of Britain's oldest university unions and is widely considered one of the world's most prestigious private students' societies.

Sources

  1. Oxford Union Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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