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Incorporation as University College

When
28 November 1836
Where
London, England
Part of
University College London founded as University of London

The institution received a royal charter in 1836, becoming University College, London, a founding college of the University of London.

Politics forced the institution to accept college status in 1836. It was incorporated by royal charter as University College, London, and became one of the two founding colleges of the University of London, alongside King's College London.

Sources

  1. University College London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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