Founded by Philip II of Spain, 1562, with five faculties, theology, canon and civillaw, medicine, and arts; sanctioned by Bulls of Paul IV, 1559, and Pius IV, 1560. Connected with it were the English College, founded by Cardinal Allen, 1568, where the Douay Bible was written, the Irish and Scots' colleges, and Benedictine and Franciscan houses. The university was suppressed during the French Revolution.
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