Episode 3 of 3
Commencement of Official Operations
- When
- January 2, 1553
- Where
- Lima
The university began functioning officially on January 2, 1553, with initial faculties of Theology and Arts.
Following the 1551 decree, the university started its official operations on January 2, 1553. It initially offered courses in Theology and Arts during the viceregal era, establishing its academic structure in Lima.
Sources
- National University of San Marcos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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