GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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55 BC
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215 BC
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1163 AD
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1139 AD
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Detailed explanation-1: -Oxford university was founded in 1163 AD. The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to legend Oxford university was founded in 872 when Alfred the Great happened to meet some monks there and had a scholarly debate that lasted several days. In reality, it grew up in the 12th century when famous teachers began to lecture there and groups of students came to live and study in Oxford.
Detailed explanation-3: -As early as 1096, teaching had already started in Oxford. By 1249, the University of Oxford had grown into a full-fledged university, replete with student housing at the school’s three original “halls of residence”-University, Balliol and Merton Colleges.