1431 AD founded
Founded in 1431 by Pope Eugene IV and chartered by King Charles VII, the University of Poitiers was originally composed of five faculties: theology, canon law, civil law, medicine, and arts.
In the 16th century, the university exerted its influence over the town cultural life, and was ranked second only to Paris. Of the 4,000 students who attended it at the time, some were to become famous: Joachim Du Bellay, Jean-Louis Guez de Balzac, François Rabelais, René Descartes, and Scévole de Sainte-Marthe, to name but a few.
After temporary closure during the French Revolution when provincial universities were abolished, the University of Poitiers reopened in 1796.
The reinstated university was merged from several schools and contained new faculties such as the faculty of science and the faculty of letters.
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Charles VII of France (the Victorious) King of France 1422 – ... -
Pope Eugene IV (Gabriele Condulmer) Pope of the Catholic Chu...
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University of Poitiers Public university locat...
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