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Granting of the Royal Privilege

When
1450
Where
City of Barcelona
Part of
Foundation of the University of Barcelona

Alfons el Magnàxim granted a royal privilege to the Consell de Cent, enabling the founding of the Estudi General in Barcelona.

The royal privilege, granted at the petition of the Consell de Cent, authorized the creation of the city's Estudi General. This act placed the institution under the council's control and patronage, distinguishing it from the earlier, unrecognized medical school established by King Martí.

Sources

  1. The University of Barcelona celebrates 575 years focusing on the future Wikipedia
  2. University of Barcelona Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-04

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