Historedia
Person

William Van Mildert

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1832

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Van Mildert, 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. Durham University founded by Act of Parliament

    1832

    Role: Bishop of Durham supporting the Act

    1. 1832 · ParliamentPassage of the Durham University Act

      Parliament passed the Durham University Act 1832, allowing the Dean and Chapter to fund a new university, driven by Archdeacon Thorp and Bishop Van Mildert.

    2. 4 July 1832 · Royal AssentRoyal Assent by King William IV

      King William IV granted royal assent to the Durham University Act on 4 July 1832, officially establishing the university.

Sources

  1. Durham University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. Durham, England Wikipedia