Historedia
Person

Thomas Holloway

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1879–1887

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Holloway, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Event of 1886: The Royal Holloway College for women is opened by Queen Victoria

    1879–1887

    Role: Founder of the college

    1. 1879 · Mount Lee Estate, EghamFoundation of the College

      Thomas Holloway founded the college in 1879 on the Mount Lee Estate in Egham.

    2. 1886 · EghamOfficial Opening by Queen Victoria

      Queen Victoria officially opened Royal Holloway College in 1886, granting the use of 'Royal' in its name.

    3. October 1887 · EghamArrival of First Students

      The first 28 students arrived at Royal Holloway College in October 1887.

Sources

  1. Royal Holloway, University of London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27