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First Lectures and Committee Establishment

When: 1847
Where: London
Part of: Queen's College, London founded as first school awarding qualifications to women

In 1847, the first lectures took place, and the Committee of Education was established, laying the groundwork for the college's formal structure.

Frederick Denison Maurice acquired the agreement of professors from King's College London to give lectures in 1847. The first lectures occurred that year, and the Committee of Education was established under a chair, initiating the educational framework that would lead to the college's founding.

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Queen's College, London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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