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Recognition of the University of Paris
Around 1200 the scholarly community in Paris gained formal recognition from King Philip II of France and the papal court, forming a university instit…
Timeline
- 1200Paris · Île-de-FranceAround 1200 King Philip II of France issued a charter confirming the privileges and autonomy of the Paris scholarly community, protecting it from interference by local jurisdiction.
- 1200Paris · Île-de-FranceAt the same time, the papal court recognized Paris's status as a center of teaching in theology and other disciplines, placing the University of Paris at the core of the medieval European scholarly network.
Sources
- Britannica: University of Paris
- Hastings Rashdall, The Universities of Europe in the Middle Ages