queens college Flashcards
1
Q
who originally founded queens?
A
andrew dockett
2
Q
who actually founded queens and when
A
margaret of anjou in 1448
3
Q
when was it redounded and by who
A
elizabeth woodville in 1465
4
Q
who donated money to the college?
A
anne neville, her family silver in 1484
5
Q
why is queens relatively poor?
A
because the silver was confiscated.
6
Q
when was the erasmus building built?
A
1960
7
Q
who was erasmus of rotterdam?
A
travelling academic, translated the bible into greek. changed the meaning of penance.
8
Q
when was the presidents lodge built?
A
1460
9
Q
why is the presidents lodge special?
A
oldest building on the river
10
Q
why are there windows blocked up?
A
because of window tax introduce in 1690
11
Q
when was the mathematical bridge built?
A
1749
12
Q
who built the mathematical bridge?
A
james essex and william etheridge
