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Grant of Royal Charter
- When
- 13 September 1882
- Where
- Cambridge
Queen Victoria granted the Charter of Incorporation on 13 September 1882, formally establishing Selwyn College's legal status.
The charter, sealed on 13 September 1882, reproduced terms from Keble College's charter. It declared the college's intent to provide academic education for students desiring sober living, high culture, and Christian training based on Church of England principles.
Sources
- Selwyn College, Cambridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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