AN Exact and true Account, of the Number, Names, Founders, And The Years of Foundation, of all the Publick Schools in England; with all the reputed ACADEMIES and UNIVERSITIES In the Christian World, viz. England, Scotland, Ireland, Bohemia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Moravia, Poland, Prussia, Portugal, Spain, Sicily, Silesia, Sweden, Switzerland and Transilvania.

Of the reputed Academies or Vniversi­ties of Europe, and first of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

THERE are many Schools of good Literature in several Towns and Cities of England; The most Famous of these, are 8

1. Eaton School, founded by King Henry the Sixth. 1441.

2. Westminster School, founded by Queen Elizabeth.

3. Winchester; by William of Wickham, Bishop of Winchester. 1387.

4. St. Pauls, of an old Ruined House, built and Richly endowed by Dr. Collet, Dean of St. Pauls, for 153 poor Mens Children; for which there was appointed a Chief Master, Usher and Chaplain, 1510. or 1512.

5. Merchant Taylors, that Worshipful Company and Corporation, Founded a School in the year 1561. in the Parish of St. Lawrence Poultney, some time the House of the Duke of Bucks, called, The Manour of the Rose; which Mr. Richard Hill purchased for 500 Pound, and bestowed it for a Free School.

6 Mercers Chappel, formerly an Hospital belonging to St. Thomas of Acon, was made a School the 25th: of Henry the VI. 1394.

7. Christchurch Hospital, Founded by King Edward the VI. 1552.

8. The Free-School at St. Mary Overie's in South­wark Founded by (or in the Reign of) Queen Elizabeth.

In London, we have the Charter-house, Founded by Sir Walter Maney Kt. of the Garter to King Edward the III. who served him in the French Wars. He first Built a Chappel there and a Monastery, for Carthusian Friers, the most severe and Riged of all Cloysteral Orders, called at first by the name of Salutation Inn. This Charter-house at the Suppression of Abbeys had 642 Pound per Ann. a vast sum in those days: And this Demolished place came afterward into the hands and possession of Thomas Earl of Suffolk, Lord Treasurer of England, in King James the I. his Reign, Now in regard the House was sweetly Scituated with Walks, Gardens, and other Conveniencies, it gave occasion to Thomas Sutton of Castle-Camps in Cambridge-shier Esq; though Born at Knayeh in Lincolnshire, to alter his design of Erecting an Hospital at Hallingbury in Essex, and pur­chased this of the Earl abovesaid, for the Sum of 13000 l. one penny, paid down before the Sealing of the Convey­ance; that in few years having raised up this goodly Structure, (though he died before it was compleated) and endowed it with several Manours in Lincolnshier, Wiltshier, Middlesex, Cambridge, Essex, and other large Revenues and Possessions; The Work was fini­shed, and called the Hospital of King James, consisting of a Master Governer, Preacher, a Free-School, Usher, Eighty poor decayed Gentlemen, and forty Scholars: And 1614. the Monday next after Michaelmas day, the Captains, Gentlemen, and other Officers, entred into this new Hospital. You may read the Story at large in a Treatise published by Samuel Herne, Intituled Domus Carthrusiana: Or an account of the Foundation of the Charter-house.

We have also near Cripplegate in London Sion College, fabricated by the care and industry of Mr, John Simpson, Rector of St. Olaves Hart-street, London, one of the Executors of the last Will of Thomas White, D. D. Vicar of St. Dunstans in the West, and one of the Canons Residentiary of St, Pauls; who Bequeathed 3000 Pound to purchase and erect the said College, for the use of the Clergy, and Alms-houses for 20 poor People, ten Men, and ten Women. He gave 160 l. for ever to the College and Alms-house; whereof one hundred twenty Pound yearly to Maintain the poor Men and Women aforesaid, and Forty pound per Ann. to defray the charges of four Dinners for the Clergy, who are to have four Latin Sermons Quarterly, and on these days to dine in the College. Mr. John Simpson did at his own Charge, Build the Library, containing in length 121 foot, and breadth 25 and upward, being indifferently stored with Books of all sorts of Learning.

Sir Thomas Gresham, in the year 1579. Queen Eliza­beths Royal Merchant or Agent, gave the one moity of the Royal Exchange, and the Buildings thereunto belonging, to the Mayor and Commons of London, and their Successors, and the other to the Mercers, on this condition, that the Mayor and Aldermen find four able Persons to read Lectures of Divinity, Astronomy Mu­sick, and Geometry, within the Dwelling-house of Sir, Thomas Gresham in Bishopsgate-street, Erected by him as an appendent to the Royal Exchange, and to bestow 202 l. viz. 50 l. per Ann. on every Reader, and the Mercers to find three for Civil Law, Physick, and Re­torick, and allow them 50 l. a year stipend. they being to read every day in Term time, in the Morning in Latin, and in English in the Afternoon: The Musick only to be read in English.

The Academies Universities and Colleges of England, Scotland and Ireland.

THey are call'd Academies from a shady Grove of Academus a Noble Athenian, about a Mile from Athens, where Plato and Zenocrates, and other Philo­sophers retired for the Study of the Sciences of Later Times. They have been stiled Universities a Professione Ʋniversalium Scientiarum & artium Liberalium.

1 Of these▪ there are two famous, Oxford and Cambridge. Oxford, ques Ousford, Isidis radum, the name of the Chief River whereod it is Seated, or perhaps from Bovis vadum, a foard for Oxen, as Thracius Bost­homs is by the Germans termed Ochenfort. It was much Augmented by Alfred the Saxon King▪ though not Founded by him, in the year 880.

2 Cambridge, so named from a Bridge built over the River Cam, Anciently reported to be built by Cantaber a Spaniard, 375 years before Christ; repair'd by S [...]bert about the year 630. defac'd by the Danes, and restored by the Normans It began to be an Univrrsity under Henry the I. 1109.

These two Learned Sisters, may equal most, if not all the Academies beyond Sea: They have each of them a Chancellor and High-Steward, who is always a Person of great Quality, Govern'd by a Vice-chancellor and two Proctors apiece. The Heads or chief Governors in Oxford are distinguished by six several Titles. 1. President. 2 Master. 3. Warden. 4. Provost. 5. Dean. 6. Princlpal In Cambridge they are all stiled Masters, Kings College excepted, whose Title is Provost. In Oxford the time of taking Degrees in the Arts and Sciences, is called The Act; (which is always the Monday after the sixth of July) and in Cambridge, the Commencement; which is always the first Tuesday in July. The Publick Library in Oxford, Built by Sir Thomas Bodley, with the Addition of Selden's is the most Noble Collection of Books in the World. Cambridge hath likwise a gooodly Publick Library.

In Oxford there are 18 Colleges and 7 Halls with the Names of their Heads in the Margin.

Master.1 Ʋniversity College, Founded by Alford, King of the West Sax [...]ns, by this Name. 883. but first Endowed by Gulielmus Dunelmen­sis, 1249.

Master.2 Baliol, by John Baliol and his Wife Devor­gilla, Parents of John Baliol, King of Scots, 1268.

Warden.3 Merton, by Walter de Merton Lord Chan­cellor of England, Bishop of Rochestor, 1274

Rector.4 Exeter, by Walther Stapleton, Bishop of Exon. 1316.

Provorst.5 Orial College, by Edward the II. by the Procurement of Adam de Brome, his Almoner, 1324. Edward the III. added a large House, call'd Le Orial, 1327. which gave Name to the College since.

Provorst.6 Queens College. By Robert Eglesfeild, Chaplian to Queen Philippa, Wife of Edward the III. in the year 1340. And by this name recommended to this Queen, and the Queens of England Successively; they are Summoned to Dinner and Supper by sound of Trumpet.

Warden.7 New College. By William of Wickham Ep. of Winchester and Chancellor of Engl. 1386.

Rector.8 Lincoln. By Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln. 1430. and Thomas of Rotherham, Bishop of Lincoln, afterward Arch-bishop of York and Chancellor, 1575.

Warden.9 All-Souls. By Henry Chichely Arch bishop of Canterbury, 1437.

President.10 Magdalen. By William Wainfleet, Bishop of Winchester, and Chancellor of England, 1459. and Dedicated to St. Mary Magdalen.

Principal.11 Brazen-nose. By William Smith Bishop of Lincoln. 1513. And perfected after his Death by Sir Richard Sutten Kt. 1522. by the same Name.

Presedent12 Corpus Christi. By Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchestor, 1516.

Dean.13 Christ-Church. By Thomas Wolsey, Car­dinal, 1525. but he falling into Disgrace with Henry VIII. this was Forfeited to the King, who restor'd to it its Possessions, and added the Bishops See thereto 1546.

President.14 Trinity, by Sir Thomas Pope, 1556. who Dedicated it to the Blessed Trinity.

President.15 St. John's, by Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor of London, 1557. and much Enlar­ged by William Laud, Arch bishop of Canter­bury, 1635.

Principal.16 Jesus, by the care of Hugh Price, Dr. of the Civil Law, 1572. and Instituted by Queen Elizabeth.

Warden.17 Wadham, by Nicholas Wadham, Esq; and Dorothy his Wife. 1613.

18 Pembroke, (first known by the name of Broadgate Hall;) Founded by Thomas Tiseale Esq; and Richard Whitwick, S. T. B. So Named in honour of William Earl of Pembroke, then Chancellor of Ox­ford.

Of the 7 Halls in Oxford.

All stiled Principals that follow.1 Gloucester Hall, a dissolved Monastery, but restored by Sir Thomas White 1560.

2 Hart-Hall, by Walter Stapleton, Bishop of Exeter, about 1314.

3. Alban Hall, call'd so from the Monks of St. Albans who Studied there, 1300.

4 Edmond Hall, called so in honour of St. Edmond, Arch-Bishop of Canterbury.

5 St. Mary Hall, Founded by Edward II. 1325.

6 New-Inn Hall, formerly Trilleck-Inn, from the Trillecks, Owners thereof, 13600.

7 Magdalen Hall, by William of Wainfleet, Bishop of Winchester, 1480.

The university of Cambridge contains 16 Colleges and 4 Halls.

1 St. Peter's College or House, Founded by Hugh Balsham, Bishop of Ely, 1280.

2 Clare Hall, by Richard Badew, Chancellor of the University, 1326. First by the name of Ʋniversity-Hall: And afterward, Elizabeth, Countess of Clare, by permission from Edward the I. finished it, desiring it might bear that name, in memory of her Family.

3 Pembroke-Hall, Mary de St. Paul, Countess of Pembroke, Daughter of Guido Chastillion, Earl of St. Paul in France, Founded it 1343. by the name of the College of Mary Valence; afterward named Pembroke-Hall.

4 Corpus Christi. Henry Duke of Lancaster was the Honorary Founder, but Built by the Guides of Corpus Christi and of the Virgin Mary, United, 1344. but since much Enlarged,

5 Trinity Hal [...], by William Bateman, Bishop of Norwich, 1347.

6 Gonvil and Caius, by Edmond Gonvil, Parson of Torrington in Norfolk 1348 and after John Caius, Dr. of Physick, 1557. was made Co-founder, by Letters Patents, who imposed on it this Name.

7 King's College, Founded by Henry the VI 1441.

8 Queens Col [...]ege. Q [...]een Margaret, Wife of King Henry the VI. laid the Foundation, 1448. but Queen Elizabeth Wife to Edward the IV. perfected it.

9 Katharine Hall, by Robert Woodlarker, Chancellor of Cambridge, 1475. and since that, enlarged by many Benefactors.

10 Jesus, by John Alcolk, Bishop of Ely, and Lord Chancellor of England, 1496.

11 Cbrist College, first begun by Henry the VI and known by the name of God's House; and after his Death much enlarged; finished by Margaret, Countess of Richmond, the Mother of King Henry the VII. who gave it the name it now beareth. 1505.

12 St. John's, by Margaret Countess of Richmond, 1508. but since her time, very much amplified and enlarged.

13 Magdalen, by Edward Stafford, Duke of Bucking­ham 1519. but Finished by Thomas Lord Audly, 1515.

14 Trinity College, Founded by Henry the VIII. 1546. Since whose Reign it hath been very much improved.

15 Emanuel, by Sir Walter Mildmay, one of the Privy Council to Queen Elizabeth, who obtain'd Licence of the Queen to erect it, 1584 since much enlarged by several other Benefactors.

16 Sidney Susse [...], by Fra [...]ces Sidney Countess of Sussex, (Aunt to the Renowned and Learned Souldier Sir Philip Sidney) who Founded it by his Name, 1598.

The Universities of Scotland are 4.

1 St. Andrews, the chief Town of Fife, (an Arch­Bishops See) was Founded by Henry Wardlaw, 1412.

2 Glascow, Founded by William Turnbull, Bishop of Glascow, in the Reign of James the II. by a Bull from Pope Nicolas the V. about 1453.

3 Aberdeen was made an University 1494. by the Intercasion or King James the II. and William El­phingston, who procur'd from Pope Alexander the VI. the privilege of an University.

4 Edinburgh was made an University by King James the VI. 1580.

Ireland hath but one Vniversity.

IN Dublin or Divelin, is a Beautiful College, Conse­crated to the Holy Trinity, which the Famous and Renowned Queen Elizabtth of Blessed Memory, endow­ed with the privilege of an University, and furnished with a very good compleat Library of Books, of all sorts for Learning. 1492.

Bohemia hath but one Vniversity.

1 PRague was made an University 1360 by the Em­peror Charles the IV. It is reported, that in the year 1409. there [...]ere above 40000 Scholars under the Rectorship of John Hus.

The Vniversities in Denmark are two.

1 COpenhagen, Instituted by Christian, Earl of Ol­denburgh, 1478. who obtain'd of Pope Sixtus the IV. the Privileges of Bononia for it; after that, it was enlarged by Christian the III. 1498. and lastly by Frederick the II. 1549.

2 Sore, made an University by Christian the IV. 1623.

The Vniversities of France are 27.

1 ANgers was Founded by Lewis Duke of Anjou, and King of Sicily and Naples, 1346.

2 Aix, first permitted by a Bull of Pope Alexan­der the V. and afterwards restored by Henry the IV. 1603.

3 Arles an Ancient City the Seat Royal of the French Kings of Burgundy, and gave Name to the Kingdom of Arles: But of late an University.

4 Avignon, formerly the Residence of some of the Popes, was made an University 1303. by Pope Boni­face the VIII.

5 Besanson, the Metropolis of Franch Comte Institu­ted by Cardinal Perenot Granvet, in the Popedom of Julius the III. and Reign of the Emperor Charles the V.

6 Bourdeaux was Founded in the time of Lewis XI. by Authority from Pope Eugenius, about the year 1474.

7 Bourges, one of the best Universities in France for the Study of the Civil Law; first Founded by St. Lewis the IX. and afterwards finished by Charles Duke of Berrie, Brother of Lewis the XI. 1465.

8 Caen in Normandy was made an University by Henry the V. King of England, in honour of his Victo­rious Exploits at that time in France, 1418.

9 Cahors about the year 1332. Confirmed by Pope John the XXII.

10 Dole, 1426. by Philip Duke of Burgundy.

11 La-Flache, Founded by Henry the IV. a College of Jesuits.

12 Montpellier an Ancient University, famous for the study of Physick, was Confirmed by Authoriuy of Pope Nicholas the IV. and Patents of King Philip the Fair 1289.

13 Montauban of late Erection.

14 Nants about 1460.

15 Nism [...]s, of late Foundation.

16 Orange, founded 1365.

17 Orleans was Founded by Philip the Fair 1312. in the Popedom of Clement the V.

18 Paris. the first and most Famous Academy of all France, was Instituted by the Emperor Charles the Great, at the instigation and request of Alcuinus, an English Man, whose Scholar he had been, 791. or thereabout. Colleges there were none, till about 1304. Joan Queen of Navar and Wife of Philip the Fair, Built a College called after her own Name, Navarre. There are now about 50 Colleges, among which, that of Navarre, Sorbonne an Claimont are the most Famous.

19 Perpignan, Built by Peter King of Arragon, 1349.

20 Potters, famous for the profession of the Civil Law, was Founded by Charles the VII. 1431.

21 Pont a mouson, in 1573. by Charles Cardinal of Lorrain.

22 Rheims by Charles Cardinal of Lorrain, 1548. Arch-Bishop and Duke of Rheims.

23 Richleu, by Cardinal Richleu, in the Reign of Lewis the XIII. 1640.

24 Soisions of late Erection.

25 Tholouse, the most Ancient next to Paris, was Founded by St. Lewis, 1230. by Authority from Pope Gregory the IX.

26 Toumon, by Francis Lord Toumon,

27 Valence a City in Dauphine. Founded in 1452. by Lewis the XI. then Dauphin.

The Vniversities of High Germany, 27.

1 ALtorff by the Magistrates of Nuremberg, 1577. Ferdinand the II. being Emperor.

2 Colen, Instituted by Pope Ʋrban the VI. at the Instance of the Senate and People, 1388.

3 Dillinghen, Founded by Otto Truches Cardinal and Bishop of Augsburgh and Protector of Germany, at his own Expence and Charge, 1549.

4 Erfurt, begun by Dagobert King of the Franks, and was Confirm'd by Pope Boniface the IX. 1392.

5 Fraunckfort upon Oder, was Erected by Joachim Marquess of Brandenburgh, 1506.

6 Friburgh in Brisgow, made an University by Al­brrt, Arch-Duke of Austria, 1460. and was much en­dowed with Privileges. by Frederick the Emperor.

7 Giessen, Founded 1607. by Lovis Landgrave of Hesse, Translated to Marpurg, 1627.

8 Gratz. of late Foundation.

9 Gripswaldt was Founded in the year 1456. by Ʋratis Laus, Duke of Pomerania.

10 Heidelberg, Erected by Rupert the XI. Count Palatine of the Rhine, 1346. encreased in Revenues by Frederick Count Palatine, 1576.

11 Helmstat, called Julia, from Julius Duke of Brunswick that founded it 1576.

12 Jena, begun 1548. by John Frederick, Elector of Saxony; and Confirmed by the Emperor Ferdinand, 1558.

13 Ingoldstat, Instituted by Lovis, Duke of Bava­ria, 1472.

14 Kiel, Instituted by Albert Duke of Hostein 1669.

15 Lawingen, by Wolfgang, Count Prlatine, in the Reign of the Emperor Ferdinand the I.

16 Leige, wherein were found Students at once, (as 'tis Recorded in history) the Sons of 9 Kings 24 Dukes, 29 Earls, beside the the Barons and Gentlemen. But I suppose they took in the Chapter of St. Lambert to make up their account.

17 Lipsigh, was Founded in the year 1409. by Fre­derick the I. Elector of Saxany, upon a Quarrel Ausen between the Germans and Bohemians at Prague.

18 Marpurgh Instituted by Philip Landgrave of Hesse 1526. and Confirmed by rhe Emperour Charles the V.

19 Meniz, Founded By Diothetrus of Issenburgh, Arch bishop of Mentz, 1482.

20 Paderborn, was founded 1532. Thedore de Fur­stenberg, being then Bishop there.

21 Rhinthel was made an University 1529. Ferdin­and the II. being Emperor.

22. Rostoch, Founded by John and Abert Dukes of Mecklenbergh, 1419.

23 Sigen, alias Herborn, in the year 1589. by John Count Nassau.

24 Strasburgh, begun 1568. Enlarged with ample Privileges, by the Emperor Fredorick the II. 1621.

25 Trier a very Ancient University, but some be­gin it not till 1558.

26 Tubing, Founded by Eberhard Count Wittem­berg, in the year 1477.

27. Vienna, first Founded by the Emperor Frederick the II. about the year 1237. afterwards established with more Privileges by Pope Ʋrban 1365. It hath received great Encouragement from the Arch-Dukes of Austria.

28 Wirtzburgh, was Founded by John Bishop thereof, 1403.

29. Wittcmbergh was Founded by Frederick the III. Elector of Saxony, 1502.

The Vniversities of Low- Germany are 8.

1 DOway, was ffounded by Philip the II. King of Spain, 1562. It is an English Seminary.

2 Groninghen was made an University 1644.

3 Franeker, Established by the States of West Frize­land 1581.

4 Harderwick, founded in the year 1648.

5 Leyden, by the States of Holland and William Prince of Orange, 1575.

6 Louvain hath flourished ever since the year 926. but Was not made an University, till about the year 1426. John Duke of Bravant bestowed goeat Privi­leges upon it, which were Confirmed by the Popes Martin the V. and Eugenius the IV. There are 43 Colleges; of which Castrum, Falco and Porcus are of greatest Note.

7 Namur.

8 Ʋtrecht was Founded 1636.

The Vniversities of Italy are 15.

BOnonia a most Ancient University, Founded as some pretend, in the Reign of the Emperor Theodosius Irnerius; publickly read here the Imperial Law about 1150.

2 Ferrara, made an University 1392. by Albertus Duke of Ferrara.

3 Florence, begun by Cosmo de Medici, and aftet­wards perfected by Lawrence de Medici, his Son's Son.

4 Macerala, Erected by Pope Paul the III.

5 Mantua. of late Erection.

6 Millain is an Ancient University, where have have flourished very Learned Men.

7 Naples was made an University by the Emperor Frederick the I. 1239. after which it went to Decay but about tow hundred Years after; it was Restored by Alphonsus King of Arragon.

8 Padua was first instituted in the year 791. by Charles the Great, as some say, but it ows its best Establishment to the Emperor Frederick the II. 1222.

9 Pavia made a University by the Emperor Charles the IV. in the year 1361.

10 Perugia, 1290. Confirmed by Pope Clement V.

11 Pisa, Instituted about the year 1339. Restored by Cosmo de Medici, and after that, so much Adorn'd by his Grand-Son Lawrence de Medici, that most Per­sons esteem him the Founder.

12 Rome was Founded by Ʋrban the IV. at whose Request, Thomas Aquinas Professed here: There is only one College called Di Sapienza, where Degrees are given.

13 Salerne, under Frederick the II. Emperor.

14 Sinna was Founded by the City of Sienna in the year 1387.

15 Turin was Founded 1405.

Lithuania hath but one Vniversity.

1 VIlna, Founded about 1579. The Privileges granted to this University were confirmed by the Diet of Poland, 1676.

Moravia hath but one Vniversity.

OLmutz, a fair, ample City of Moravia; the Univer­sity here seems to be of a late Foundation, (as far as Writers inform) since the Jesuits Arrival there, for whom there was Erected a magnificent College, at the sole Expence and Charge of the Pope. The year is not certainly known.

Poland hath but one Vniversity.

1 CRacovia, the Metropolis, or Head City of Poland an University was here founded, by Casimire the II. in the year 1361. and in the year 1400. was by Ʋladislaus. at the Intercession of Hedvigis, his Queen, Ratifi'd and Confirm'd by the Pope, call'd Casi­mira, from the Founder. There are here two goodly Colleges; in the one they profess Phylosophy and Divi­nity, and in the other, Physick and Civil Law; though other Arts are here professed.

Prussia hath 2 Vniversities.

COninberg, (alias R [...]giomont) the Metropolis of the great Dukedom of Prussia, instituted by Albertus, Marquess of Brandenburg, 1544.

2 Dantzik.

Portugal hath 3 Vniversities.

1 COimbra, Built by John the III. King of Portu­gal.

2 Evora, Instituted by Henry King and Cardinal of Portugal and Bishop of the Place.

3 Lisbon, Instituted about the year 1290. and Con­firmed by Pope Nicholas the IV.

The Vniversities of Spain are 17.

1 ALcalaneres de Henecros, in Latin Complutum, Founded by Francis Ximenes, Cardinal and Arch-bishop of Toledo, in the Reign of Ferdinand the Catholick.

2. Compostella, or St. Jago, famous for the Pilgrima­ges to St. Jago's Tomb, who is said to be Buried here.

3 Granada, made an University, by the Emperor Charles the V. 1537.

4 Lerida of great Antiquity: Calistus the III. was here publick Professor of the Civil Law.

5 Ognate, about the year 1543.

6 Huesca, called of Old Osca. Here it was that Sertorius sent the Noble mens Sons to be Educated, some years before Christ.

7 Majorca, called Academia Lulliana, from their Veneration of Raymond Lullias, a Native of this Place.

8 Ossuna, began in the year 1549.

9 Pampelona, was Founded 1608.

10 Salamanca, the most famous University of Spain, especially for the study of the Civil and Canon Laws. First Instituted by Ferdinand the II. of Castile, 240. who translated the University of Palenza hither.

11 Siguensa, Founded by Francis Cardinal Ximines.

12 Toledo, Founded by an Arch-bishop of Toledo, in the year 1499.

13 Sevil a most ancient University: Here Pope Silvester the II. flourished about 580. Diego Son of Christopher Columbus furnished the Library there with 12000 Volumes in several Languages.

14 Sarragossa, began in the Reign of the Emperor Charles the V.

15 Tudela, Founded by Ferdinand the Catholick.

16 Valentia, founded 1470. in which St. Dominick Studied.

17. Ʋalladolid. one of the ancientest Universities of Spain, was restor'd by Philip the II. whose Birth-place it was; who founded here an English Seminary.

Sicily hath 2 Vniversities.

1 CAtanea.

2 Palermo.

Silesia hath but one Vniversiry

BRESLAW, 1503.

Sweden hath 4 Vniversities.

1 ABo in Finland. in 1640. by Queen Christina.

2 Derpt in Livonia, 1632. by Gustav. Adolphus.

3 Lunden in Schonen.

4 Ʋpsal a very Ancient University.

Switzerland hath 2 Vnirersities.

1 BAsel was founded by Pope Pius II. about 1460.

2 Geneva founded by the Emp. Charles IV 1365.

Transilvania hath but one Vniversity.

WEsiemberg Alba Julia made an University of late, by George Ragotzwagwod of Transilvania.

FINIS.

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