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University Of Santa Catalina
The Pontifical and Royal University of St. Catherine or University of Osma (Spanish ''Pontificia y Real Universidad de Santa Catalina'' or ''Universidad de Osma'') was founded in 1550 by the Portuguese bishop Pedro Alvarez de Acosta in El Burgo de Osma in Spain. It was closed in 1841. The building that housed the university is now a hotel. History 1st stage: Greatness (1541 - 1751) The university was founded in 1541 by the Bishop of Osma, Pedro Alvarez de Acosta (1539-1563), with faculties of arts, canon law, medicine and theology; it was authorised on 5 August 1550 by a canonical bull of Pope Julius III, and dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria. Philip II of Spain took it under his protection by a royal decree of 31 January 1562. Thus it obtained the double title of a pontifical and a royal university. 2nd stage: Decay (1751 - 1807) Political and educational changes, as well as the lack of economic resources it fell into decline from 1751. Examinations were suspended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burgo De Osma-Ciudad De Osma, Soria
Burgo de Osma-Ciudad de Osma is the third-largest municipality in the province of Soria, in the Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. It has a population of about 5,250. It is made up of two parts: *the smaller Ciudad de Osma (city of Osma) to the west of the river Ucero, which flows southwards to the river Duero; and *the larger El Burgo de Osma (the borough of Osma, sometimes just called ''El Burgo'') to the east of the river Ucero, the cathedral town of the province. Osma derives from the Celto-Roman ''Uxama'', while Burgo is cognate to the English word '':wiktionary:borough, borough''. History Burgo de Osma is well-known for its cultural heritage that includes the Burgo de Osma Cathedral, the University of Santa Catalina, the Castle, Plaza Mayor and Hospital de San Agustín (baroque architecture) and the Holy Week parade. See also * Uxama Argaela References Municipalities in the Province of Soria Cultural touri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |