Episode 2 of 3
Royal Decree of Foundation
- When
- May 12, 1551
- Where
- Lima
The official foundation was decreed on May 12, 1551, by Charles V, with the Royal Certificate and coat of arms approved that year.
Fray Tomás de San Martín conceived the official foundation on May 12, 1551. The decree was issued by Charles I of Spain and V of the Holy Roman Empire. The Royal Certificate authorizing the foundation and the university's coat of arms were both approved in 1551.
Sources
- National University of San Marcos Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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