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Founding of the Saint Louis Academy
- When
- 16 November 1818
- Where
- St. Louis
Bishop DuBourg founded the Saint Louis Academy in St. Louis on November 16, 1818, placing it under the charge of François Niel and other secular clergy attached to the Saint Louis Cathedral.
The academy was established in a two-story building for 65 students, utilizing Bishop DuBourg's personal library of 8,000 volumes for its printed materials. This institution is recognized as the oldest university west of the Mississippi River.
Sources
- Saint Louis University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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