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The University of Paris — The body of masters and students recognised by the royal privilege of 1200
Born of a deadly brawl between students and the king’s sergeants, it obtained the right to be judged by the Church and not the king’s courts. From that privilege wrung out of a street incident came one of the first bodies of teachers and students recognised as such in Europe. (Editorial synthesis)
The University of Paris took place in 1200 (Julian calendar). (source: Encyclopædia Universalis)
The University of Paris took place in Paris. (source: Encyclopædia Universalis)
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