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The bedel (from medieval Latin pedellus or bidellus, occasionally bidellus generalis, from OHG bital, pital, "the one who invites, calls") was, and is to some extent still, an administrative official at universities in several European countries, and often had a policiary function at the time when universities had their own jurisdiction over students. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary logo Wiktionary is a sister project to Wikipedia intended to be a free wiki dictionary (including thesaurus and lexicon) in every language. ... Medieval Latin refers to the Latin used in the Middle Ages, primarily as a medium of scholarly exchange and as the liturgical language of the medieval Roman Catholic Church. ... Old High German is the earliest recorded form of the modern German language, and was spoken from the middle of the 9th to the end of the 11th century. ... A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, master, and doctor) in a variety of subjects. ...

The office can be traced back as far as 1245, and first originated in Paris. In French universities, the position was frequently open to purchase. In the medieval English universities in Oxford and Cambridge, the bedel was an administrative assistant of the chancellor and the proctors. The bedel was, among other things, to collect fines and fees, keep rolls of scholars with the license to teach and participate in ceremonial dress in academic processions and on other similar occasions. There were six bedels at Oxford, one superior and one inferior bedel for each faculty, while Cambridge had only two (Cobban, p. 231f). Events Rebellion against king Sancho II of Portugal in favor of his brother Alphonso. ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom. ... Various governments have a Chancellor who serves as some form of junior or senior minister. ... Proctor is the name of certain important university officials. ...

The Pedell at German universities would also function as a notary and also had a relatively prominent position. At the University of Tübingen, the pedell was both responsible for arresting students in the karzer and functioning as prosecutor in the university court. Notary can refer to either of the following two professions: Notary public. ... Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (German: Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen) is a state-supported university located on the Neckar river, in the city of Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. ... The Karzer at Göttingen university The Karzer is a German university jail. ...

In universities in the Netherlands the pedel acts as a master of ceremonies. As of 2005 the office is an entirely ceremonial one, the Pedel leading public processions and acting as the master of ceremonies at graduations and Ph.D. examinations. As a master of ceremonies, the Pedel is largely mute. The only words that a Pedel utters in public are "Hora Est", announcing that the allotted time for a Ph.D. examination has expired. A Master of Ceremonies or MC is the host of a staged event or other performance. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Master of Ceremonies or MC is the host of a staged event or other performance. ... Academic procession during the University of Canterbury graduation ceremony. ... Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. ... Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. ... To examine somebody or something is to inspect it closely, hence an examination is a detailed inspection or analysis of an object or person. ...

At the University of Uppsala in Sweden the function of pedell is mentioned for the first time in the statutes of 1626, with a function similar to that of the cursor; in Uppsala there were several pedells, one of which was each morning to appear in front of the rector, serve him at official functions and hold the silver sceptre of the university. He was also to keep a ledger over the students and keep guard over incarcerated students. The pedell at Uppsala wore a richly decorated livery in blue and yellow with silver embroidery, and a wooden staff with a silver button. Uppsala University Uppsala University (Swedish Uppsala universitet) is a public university in Uppsala, Sweden. ... The word rector (ruler, from the Latin regere) has a number of different meanings. ... A sceptre or scepter is an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of kingly regalia. ...

The word Beadle, the name for various similar but not identical offices in Scotland and England is of the same origin. Look up Beadle on Wiktionary, the free dictionary Disambiguation: for the English television presenter please see Jeremy Beadle Beadle was originally a title given to a Saxon officer who summoned householders to council. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the British Isles Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st UK...

References

• Cobban, Alan B., English University Life in the Middle Ages. UCL Press, London 1999.
• Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, Bd 12 (1888), p. 800.[1]
• Nordisk familjebok, Vol. 21[2]
• A word from the Pedel. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. URL accessed on March 15, 2005.
• The Defense, Part II. Computational Complexity, Lance Fortnow. URL accessed on March 15, 2005.
• The Dutch PhD defence is a ceremony, not an examination. by David McMullin, TU Delta. URL accessed on March 15, 2005.