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Founding of the Escuela Municipal de Manila
- When
- 1859
- Where
- Manila
The Jesuits assumed management of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in 1859, establishing the foundation for the Ateneo de Manila University.
In 1859, the Society of Jesus was tasked with managing a small public school in Manila called the Escuela Municipal. This event marked the establishment of the institution that would later be renamed Ateneo Municipal de Manila in 1865, reflecting its elevation to a secondary education institution.
Sources
- Ateneo de Manila University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
- Manila Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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