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Royal Charter Foundation
- When
- 1829
- Where
- London
King's College London was established by royal charter in 1829, reflecting the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington.
The charter defined the college's mission to maintain the connection between sound religion and useful learning. The coat of arms on the charter was that of George IV. The corporation was initially named "The Governors and Proprietors of King's College, London."
Sources
- King's College London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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