University of Bourges
The University of Bourges (French: Université de Bourges) was a university located in Bourges, France. It was founded by Louis XI in 1463 and closed during the French Revolution.
Notable alumni
- Patrick Adamson (1543–1591)
- John Calvin (1509–1564)
- Hugues Doneau (1527–1591)
- Francois Douaren (1509–1559)
- Conrad Gessner (1516–1565)
- Franciscus Junius (the elder) (1545–1602)
- Esmé Stewart, 3rd Duke of Lennox (1579–1624)
See also
References
- J.-Y. Ribault, "L'Ancienne université de Bourges", in: Académie d'Orléans, Guide de l'étudiant, année 1964-1965, pp. 23–25.
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