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Encyclopedia > Queens College, Oxford

The Queen's College

Established	1341
Sister College	Pembroke College
Provost	Sir Alan Budd
Graduates	130
Undergraduates	300

The Queen's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. It is located on the High Street.

History

The college was founded during the 14th century by a chaplain, Robert de Eglesfield, of Queen Philippa of Hainault, wife of King Edward III of England, hence the name. The crest of three red eagles on a white background was inspired by the chaplain's surname. The magnificent frontage was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, part of a substantial rebuilding in the 18th century during which the impressive libray was built.

Notable Former Students

External Link

Official website (http://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/)

Permanent Private Halls at the University of Oxford
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Categories: Colleges of the University of Oxford

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