Anno Christi , 630. blazon or coat of arms

THe learned in Antiquities haue diuersly written about the time of the Foundation of the Vniuersitie of Cambridge , some affirme that it was founded by Cantaber a Prince of Spaine , brother to Partholomus King of Ireland , son in law to Gurguntius King of great Britaine , many yeeres before the Incarnation of our Sauiour Christ ; of whose name according to the Spanish Language , it was first called Cantabriga and Cantabrige , after of his sonne Grantinus ( who walled it about ) Grantbriga , and Grantbrige . Others say that Cass●●lanus Prince of the Troynobantes , King Octauius , Arthure King of great Britaine , and Ethelbert King of Kent , were each of them Founders or Restorers of the same . But the chiefest conclude and agree , that Sigebert King of the East Angles was the princip●ll Founder thereof ; about the yeeres 630. and 636. who assigned diuers Hostles and Houses for Students and Scholars to inhabite in ; giuing them large Priuiledges and Charters , whereof some are yet extant ; procuring also great immunities from Pope Honorius the first , which Sergius the first confirmed : since which time , by reason of many incursions and continuall Warres betweene the Britaines , Romans , Saxons , the Kings of this Heptarchie , Danes and Normans , the Light and Glorie of this Academie was not onely of old much eclipsed ; but euen since the Conquest ( in the Barons warres ) also obscured and defaced : And it is most certaine , as the destructions were many , so the restorations thereof shortly ensued by one Prince or other : so that at length recouering it selfe , it is now most worthily reputed o●e of the most famous Vniuersities in the world . Much Honor this place hath receiued by the Sonnes and Nephewes of Kings , in being Earles thereof ( viz. ) William brother to Ranulph Earle of Chester , Iohn Earle of Henault Vncle to Philip le Beau , Queene & wife of King Edward the third , William Marques of Iuhars , Edmund of Langley Duke of Yorke , Edward Duke of Yorke , Richard Earle of Cambridge , Richard Duke of Yorke , and at this present Iames Marques Hamelton Earle of Arren , Baron Hamelton of Chattelrault , &c. And howsoeuer the Hostles , Halls , Innes , Schooles , and Religious Houses , whereof this Vniuersitie since the Conquest did consist , and which now are wholy defaced , or in part conuerted into some of the present Colledges , were for their number , and for the number of Students in them , much aboue all that now are extant , yet at this present it consists of sixteene goodly Colledges and Halls , erected and maintayned with the Lands and Reuenues of their seuerall founders ( one of the Chappels whereof founded by King Henrie the sixt , and the Colledge of another founded by King Henrie the eight , no Vniuersitie in the world can in all points parallel ) these are the Nurceries of Gods true Religion , and Seminaries of good Literature , that by the speciall fauour and gracious protection of our most dread Soueraigne Lord , Iames , by the grace of God King of great Britaine , France , and Ireland , doe now enioy all peace and happinesse .

Acad. Cantabr. 630. Cambridge coat of arms

S. PETERS COLL. or House . 1280. St. Peters College coat of arms

HVgo de Balsham , Prier of Ely , in the yeere 1256. founded this Colledge , dedicating the same to the honor of S. Peter , in the place where the two Houses or Hostles ( the one , de Poenitentia Iesu Christi ; the other , Fratrum Hospitalis S. Iohannis ) stood ; but the endowment was giuen by him when he was Bishop of Ely , in the yeere 1284. at what time he translated the Friers Seculars from the Regulars , by reason of their daily variance in the Hostle of S. Iohn , where they liued then together and herein established one Master , 13. Fellowes , and two Bible Clerks : since by the liberalitie of Iohn Hotham , Simon de Mount-acute , Simon Langham , and Iohn Fordham Bishops of Ely , Thomas Lane , Iohn Warkworth , and Tho. Burgomi Masters thereof , M. Lund , Rob. Shorten Doctor of Diuinitie , sometimes Master of Pembroke Hall , Edm. Hanson Doct. of Diuinitie , Will. Martin Doct. of Diuinitie , Rob. Gilbert , Master Skelton , Elizabeth Woolfe , Margaret Fulnetby , Rob. Smith , Edw. North Baron of Chartley , Hen. Wilshaw , Andr. Perne Doct. of Diuinitie , Deane of Ely , late Master ; the Lady Mary Ramsey , Rob. Warden , Tho. Warren , Iohn Whitegift Archb. of Cant. Margaret Dane , Rob. Slade , Iohn Sampson , Will. Heron ; the worthy Companies of Cloth-workes and Iron-mongers of the Citie of London , with other Benefactors . This Colledge or House ( being the first of all that now are standing ) is much inlarged with Buildings , Books and Reuenues . So as there is at this present in the same one Master , 17. Fellowes , 21. Scholars and Bible Clerks , besides Officers and Ser●ants of the Foundation , with other students . The whole number being 138.

VNIVERSITIE House or Hall , now CLARE Hall. 1326. Clare Hall coat of arms

RIchard Badew Chancellor ( and the Vniuersitie then being ) founded this Colledge or Hall , by the name of Vniuersitie House or Hall , on two Messuages and a parcell of ground , which was purchased of one Nigellus de Thornton a Physician , situated then in a street , called Mylne street , neere S. Iohn Zacharies Church ; wherein the first sixteene yeeres the Students liued at the Vniuersities charges : Afterwards Walter Thaxted Master of the same , with the consent of Rich. Lyng then Chancellor , and the Vniuersitie resigned the first foundation into the hands of Elizabeth Countesse of Clare widow , sometime the wife of Iohn de Burgo , Earle of Vlster : which Elizabeth had formerly giuen the perpetuall Patronage of Littlington , and bestowed many other fauours vpon them ; shee then ( vnder licence from King Edward 3. ) altered the first name , and called it after her owne name , Clare Hall. In which Colledge now by the gift of this honorable Foundresse , and of Tho. Stoyle , and Edm. Naturesse Masters thereof ; Rich. Thaxton , Edith Greene , Will. Ducket , Walt . Worleigh , Will. Martiall , Ralph Scriuener , Thom. Caue , D. Leeds late Master , Tho. Cecill now Earle of Excester , and the Lady Dorothy his wife ( who g●ue 108l. per annum ) of Will. Butler , sometimes Fellow and President of this House the famous Physician ( who gaue in Plate , Books , &c. aboue 500l. ) of Iohn Freeman Esquire ( who gaue 2000l. ) of Doct. Scot Deane of Rochester , Sub-deane of Wels , Sub-Almoner Vice-chan . 1619. late Master ( who gaue in Money , Plate , and Books aboue the summe of 300l. ) and diuers other Benefactors . The students are so increased , as at this present there is in the same one Master , 18. Fellowes , 36. Sch●lars , besides Officers and seruants of the Foundation , with other students . The whole number being 140.

PEMBROKE HALL . 1343. Pembroke Hall coat of arms

MAry de S. Paul ( daughter of Guido de Chastillion , Earle of S. Paul , and Mary de Britannia his wife ) Countesse of Pembroke , &c. after the death of Adomarius de Valentia , Earle of Pembroke and Wishford , Lord of Montiniac and Gouernour of Scotland , &c. whose third wise shee was ( but for one day as it is thought ) betooke her selfe wholly to deuotion , bestowing the greatest part of her estate on Churches , Religious Houses , the Poore and her Seruants . Hauing built Denny Abbey , procured licence from King Edward ● . to found this House , by the name of the Colledge of Mary Valence , after called Pembroke Hall ( within the compasse whereof , as now it stands , are the ancient Hostle of the Vniuersitie , S. Thomas H●stle , Kn●ptons , Boultons , and Co●sing Places , with part of the Chaunterie House of little S. Maries ) endowing the same with diuers Patronages , Impropriations , Lands , Rents , Plate , Iewells , and other ornaments , and established therein one Master , 6. Fellowes , and 2. Scholars . It hath beene since inlarged by the gifts of holy King Henry 6. Edw. Story Bishop of Chi●h●st . Gerard and Nicholas Sk●with , D. Atkinson , Sir Will Hussey Knight , Charles Booth Bishop of Heref. Sir Roger Strange Knight , D. W●ts , Will. Marshall , Will. Smart and Alice his wife , afterwards married to Ralph Scriuener , Iane Cox widow , all these besides , D. Sudbury , Iohn Langhton Bishop of S. Dauis , Laurence Booth , and Tho. Scot alias Rotheram , both Bishops of Yorke , Rich. Fox Bishop of Winchest. D. Shorten Deane of Stoake , Edm. Grindall , and Iohn Whitgist , Archb. of Canterb. Doct. Fulke , Lancelot Andrewes Bishop of Winchest. which were all Masters of this House , haue by gifts of Lands , Money , Plate , Books , &c. augmented the same , wherein there is at this present one Master , 18. Fellowes , vnus tanquam , 33. Scholars of the House , besides Officers and Seruants of the Foundation , with other students . The whole number being 145.

KATHERINE HALL . 1475. Katherine Hall coat of arms

RObert Woodlarke , borne at Wakerley in the Countie of Northumberland , third Prouost of the Kings Colledge of our blessed Ladie Marie the Virgin , and Saint Nicholas , Chancellor of this Vniuersitie , founded this Colledge or Hall , in a place called Milne-street , ouer against Queenes Colledge orchard ; formerly knowne by the name of the Carmelite Friars , of foure tenements which he purchased , dedicating the same to the honour of Saint Katherine the Virgin and Martyr . The foundation whereof King Edward the Fourth confirmed to the said Robert Woodlarke and his Successors by his Letters Patents for euer , for the endowment whereof he also obtained the same Kings Licence of Mortmaine , to purchase fortie Markes per annum , wherein he established one Master , and three Fellowes : Since it hath beene enlarged by the liberalities of Isabell Canterburie Widow , William Taylor , Katherine Myles , Robert Simpton , Hugh Pemberton , the Ladie Elizabeth Barnardiston , Iohn Leach , Richard Nealson , Robert Shorton Doctor of Diuinitie , Master of Saint Iohns Colledge , after Master of Pembroke Hall ; Hugh Garret , Iohn Chester , Doctor Greene , Doctor Thimbleby , Doctor Middleton , Rosamond Payne , Widow , Iohn Cholmley , Iohn Duke , Sir Iohn Claypole Knight , and many other Benefactors . So as at this present there is in the same , one Master , sixe Fellowes , eight Scholars , besides officers , and seruants of the foundation , with other Students , being in all 60.

IESVS COLL. 1496. Jesus College coat of arms

IOhn Alcocke borne at Beauerly in Yorkshire , Doctor of the Ciuill Lawes , Deane of Saint Stephens in Westminster , Master of the Rolles , Bishop of Rochester , after of Worcester , lastly of Elie , and Lord Chancellor of England , procured Licence of King Henrie 7. in the eleuenth yeere of his Raigne , to conuert into a Colledge an ancient Nunnerie , ( the Nuns whereof all but two then were dead or dispersed , and the House much wasted ) formerly consecrated to S. Rhadegund , and endowed by sundrie Benefactors , whereof Malcolme 4. King of Scotland , and that whole race of the Earles of Huntington with their Families , were the chiefest , who gaue vnto the Prioresse and Nuns for their better maintenance , and to build a Church vpon the Scyte of the Mannor of S. Rhadegund , and ten acres of Land lying round about this Colledge . He also obtained licence vnder the Great Seale of England , that all the lands belonging to the same Cell should be appropriated to this his Colledge , dedicating the same to the honour of the blessed Virgin Marie , S. Iohn the Euangelist , and the glorious Virgin Rhadegund commonly called Iesus Colledge . Wherein after he had builded and endowed the same , he established one Master , and six Fellowes , six Scholars : Since by the liberalitie of Sir Robert Read Knight , Lord chiefe Iustice of the Common Pleas ; Iohn Andrews , Doctor Royston , and Doctor Fuller , Masters of the same ; Thomas Thirlbie Bishop of Elie , Richard Pigot , Godfrey Foliambe , Will. Marshall , Ioane Woods , Thomas Sutton of Balsham Esquier , and other worthie Benefactors it is so increased , as at this present there is in the same , one Master , sixteene Fellowes , twentie two Scholars , besides Officers and Seruants of the Foundation with other Students , the whole number being 130.

CHRISTS COLL. 1505. Christ's College coat of arms

MArgaret Countesse of Richmond and Derbie , daughter and sole heire of Iohn Beauford Duke of Somerset , Widow of Edmund of Hadham Earle of Richmond , sonne of Owen Tud●r of Wales Knight , and of Queene Katherine his wife , Dowager of King Henrie the Fift , ( halfe brother to King Henrie the Sixt , ) mother of King Henrie the Seuenth ; in testimonie of her loue to learning , obtayned licence of the same King , to erect a Colledge without Barawell gates , in Preachers street , of foure messuages and gardens , belonging to the Abbot of Tiltie , and Prioresse of Dennie , ( where King Henry the Sixt had begun the foundation of a house called Gods House , in liew of that which had formerly beene builded by William Bingham Rector of Saint Iohn Zacharies Church in the Citie of London , but was pulled downe by him when hee founded Kings Colledge ) dedicating the same to the honour of our Sauiour Christ ; which shee endowed with lands and reuenues for the maintenance of one Master , twelue Fellowes , fortie seuen Scholars , besides Officers and Seruants . The number of which hath since beene increased by the liberalitie of King Edward the Sixt , Doctor Tompson , and Doctor Hawford , Masters of the same ; Iohn Hawford , Sir Walter Mildmay Knight , Richard Risley , Doctor Patisson , Philip Rowlins , Master Iennings , Nicholas Coluerwell , Thomas Laughton , Master Wentworth , Iohn Collins , Edmund G●indall Arch-bishop of Canterburie , Robert Isham , Richard Bunting , Anthonie Watson Bishop of Chichester , Richard Carr , and diuers other worthy Benefactors : So as there is at this present in the same , one Master , 14. Fellowes , 55. Scholars , besides Officers and Seruants of the Foundation , with other Students , the whole number being 206.

COLL. COR. CHRISTI 1351. Corpus Christi College coat of arms

HEnry of Monmouth , surnamed Torto Collo ( sonne and Heire of Henry of Lancaster , Lord of Monmouth and Pomfret , Earle of Lancast . Leicest. Derby , and high Steward of England ) succeeded his father in all these Honors , and was by King Edward the third created Earle of Lincolne , one of the Knights of the first foundation of the most noble Order of the Garder , Duke of Lancaster , &c. of the Fraternitie or Guild of Corpus Christi & blessed Mary the Virgin , neere vnto Lu●hborne Lane , and the Hostle of S. Bernard in the East ( whereof himselfe was then Alderman ) ordayned this Colledge in the yeere 1351. amongst other things , appropriating vnto the same the perpetuall Patronage of S. Benedicts Church . This Colledge since hath beene much beautified with buildings , and increased reuenues ; by the liberalitie of the Lady Elizabeth Brotherton Dutchesse of Norfolke , Thomas Cambridge Esquire , Sir Iohn Cambridge Knight ( who gaue a place called Stone-Hall , towards the augmentation of the same ) Iohn Meeres Esquire-Bedle , Matthew Parker Archbishop of Canterburie , Sir Nicholas Bacon Lord Keeper of the great Seale of England ; Roger Mannors , late Earle of Rutland , Lord Roos of Hamlake , Beluoir , and Trusbut , &c. Roger Mannors his great Vncle , William Benedict , and Leonard Causton ( who gaue eighteen pounds , thirteene shillings and foure pence , for the maintenance of three Scholarships , besides diuers other Benefactors . So as there is at this present in the same one Master , twelue Fellowes , 37. Scholars , besides Officers and Seruants of the Foundation , with other Students : The whole number being 145.

TRINITI HALL . 1353. Trinity Hall coat of arms

WIlliam Bateman , borne in the Citie of Norwich , Doct. of the Ciuill Lawes , Archdeac . of Norwich , after the 18. Bishop of that See ; for exchange of certaine Parsonages obtayned and ancient Hostle , neer adioyning to the Vniuersitie House or Hall , butting vpon Mylne street and S. Iohn Zacharies Church east , where in former time Students liued at their own charge : which one Iohn de Crawden Prior of Ely , had purchased for the Monks of that Priorie to inhabite in , and made thereof a Colledge or Hall for Students of the Law , dedicating the same to the honor of the holy and blessed Trinitie in the Citie of Norwich , indowing it with Lands and Possessions : To this Hostle , before it was by him purchased , Richard Lyng Chancellor of this Vniuersitie , Archibald of Norwich , Simon de Rekenhall , and Walter Eluedon , gaue foure Tenements , Rob. Stratton , Iohn Trunch , Walter Baketon , Walter de Aldersey , and Peter de Bittering , gaue two Messuages and seuen pieces of ground , one of the Messuages being called Drakes Entrie . This Colledge hath since by the bountie of Simon Dalling , and Walter Huke , Masters of the same ; Rob. Goodnap , Iohn Maptid , Gabriel Dun , Rich. Nix Bishop of Norwich , Steph. Gardiner Master of this House , Bishop of Winch. Matt. Parker Archbish. of Cant. D. Mowse , D. Haruey , M. Busby , M. Hare , D. Cowell late Master , Sir George Newman Knight , and other Benefactors , been much inlarged . So as at this present there is in the same 1. Master , 12. Fellowes , 14. Scholars besides Officers & Seruants of the foundation and other Students . The whole num. 61.

GON . & CAI . COLLEG . 1353. Gonville and Caius College coat of arms

EDmund de Gonuill , Rector of Terrington and Rushworth in Norfolke , obtayned licence of King Edward 3. to erect this Colledge : the first foundation thereof hee laid in the yeere 1348. where the Orchard of Corpus Christi Colledge is now standing , dedicating the same to the honor of the Annuntiation of the blessed Virgin Mary , naming it Gonuill Hall ; wherein he established one Master and 4. Fellowes . But being preuented by death in the yeere 1350. he gaue by Will a great summe of money in trust to Will. Bateman , Bishop of Norwich , to endow the same with competent Possessions , which William , in the 1353. procured the said Master and Fellowes , to remooue to a place neere vnto his owne Colledge or Hall , where he purchased diuers Messuages and Tenements on which he erected the same , by the former name of Gonuill 〈…〉 a place called Henny , in the Parish of S. Michaels neere S. Maries Hostle in the South , and a place called Flex 〈…〉 North. After Iohn Caius Doct. of Physicke a learned Antiquarie , both increased the number of Fellowes and 〈…〉 also the buildings of the same , obtayning leaue of King Philip and Queene Mary , to be a co-founder , who named it 〈◊〉 and Caius Colledge . Since the Ladies Pakenham and Scroope , Elizabeth Cleere , D. Baly , Steph. Smith , Will. Willison , W● 〈◊〉 Tho. Atkins , Tho. Willowes , Will. Gale , D. Wendy , Peter Huet , D. Knight , Iohn Whitacre , Hum. Busby , Matt. Parker Arch● 〈◊〉 Cant. Rob. Traps and Ioane his wife , Ioyce Frankland , Will. Cutting , Sir Will. Paston Knight , D. Haruey , D. Legg , and D. 〈…〉 late Masters , Doct. Perse late Fellow , and others , haue beene liberall benefactors . So as there is at this present in the same one Master , 25. Fellowes , one Conduct , 65. Scholars , besides Officers and Seruants of the foundation with other Students . The whole number being 195.

KINGS COLL. 1441. King's College coat of arms

HEnry 6. called Henry of Windsore , King of England and France , &c. ( son & heire of King Henry 5. ) and of Katherine daughter of Charles 6. King of France ) began this Royal foundation , dedicating the same to the honor of S. Nicholas , consisting then of one Master and 12. Scholars , in or about the places where the Churches of S. Nicholas and S. Iohn Zacharie , S. Augustines Hostle , and Gods House , had formerly beene situated . But within two yeeres after hee inlarged the first foundation , dedicating the same to the honor of our blessed Lady Mary the Virgin and S. Nicholas . In which Colledge at this present is standing one of the fairest Chappels in the world ; conformable whereunto he intended to haue made this his Colledge , which by his vntimely death he left only begun , and vnperfected , for some of his Royall Successors to finish . Afterwards , K. Henry 7. finished the stone worke ( in part ) of the said Chappell ; and K. Henry 8. caused the same to be glased , seated , paued and perfected . To this Colledge , the Founder vnder his great Seale by Act of Parliament , confirmed this Coat of Armes which here they beare , of purpose placing in chiefe a Flowre of France , and a Lion of England , that it may appeare to be the worke of a King. Since Roger Goad D. of Diuinitie , late Fellow and Prouost , Adam Robins , Rich. Day , and D. Cowell late Fellowes , D. Smith late Fellow and Prouost , Will. Henson late Fellow , and diuers others , haue been thereunto liberall Benefactors . In which Colledge at this present is one Prouost , 70. Fellowes and Scholars , three Chaplains , one Master of the Choristers , six Clerks , 16. Choristers , sixteene Colledge Officers , thirteene Seruitors to the Senior Fellowes , sixe poore Scholars of the foundation , with other Students . The whole number being 144.

QVEENES COLL. 1448. Queens 'College coat of arms

MArgaret Audegauensis , daughter of Reyner , Duke of Aniou ( titularie King of Cicilie , Naples , and Ierusalem ) wife of King Henry 6. obtayned licence of the same King to build this Colledge , and purchased Land of the yeerly value of 200l. for the endowment thereof , dedicating the same to the honor of S. Margaret and S. Bernard , but she dyed and left it vperfected . Afterwards , Queene Elizabeth , wife to King Edward 4. obtayned licence to finish the same , which shee accomplished . This Colledge since by the liberalitie of the Ladies Margerie Roos , Iane Ingoldesthorpe , and Iane Burrough , Geor. Duke of Clarence Cecily Duchesse of Yorke , Rich. Duke of Glocester , the Lady Anne his wife , Edw. Earle of Salisburie , Maud Countesse of Oxford , Marmaduke Lomly Bishop of Lincolne , Chancellor of this Vniuersitie , Andr. Ducket Rector of S. Botolphs in Cambridge , sometimes Principall of S. Bernards Hostle , and the first President of this College ( who had formerly beene a Friar , and gathered of well-disposed persons so much money as purchased a 〈◊〉 of Ground , called Goose greene , in the Parish aforesaid , whereon this Colledge standeth ) Hugh Tro●ter D. of Diuinitie , Iohn Drewell , and Will Weyld , Canons of S. Pauls in the Citie of London , Sir Thomas Smith Fellow of this House , principall Secretarie to Queene Elizabeth , Hen. Wilshaw , D. Stoakes , Iohn Chetham , Hen. now Earle of Huntingdon , Iohn Ioslyne , George Mountaigne late Bishop of Lincolne , now Bishop of London , together with many other noble and worthy benefactors is so increased : As at this present there is in the same , one President , 19. Fellowes , 23. Scholars , 8. Bible Clerks , and 3. Lecturers of Hebrew , Atrithme . and Geomet . besides other Officers and Seruants of the foundation , with other Students . The num. being 230.

S. IOHNS COLL. 1508. St. John's College coat of arms

THe said Margaret Countesse of Richmond , &c. obtayned licence of her Nephew King Henry 8. to conuert an Hospitall , or House of Regular Canons ( founded by Nigellus , the second Bishop of Elie , in the yeere 1134. afterwards translated to a Priorie , and dedicated to the honor of S. Iohn the Euangelist in the Iurie , by Hugo de Balsham the tenth Bishop of Elie ) into a Colledge , by the ancient name of S. Iohn the Euangelist : the Perfecting of which worke shee left to her Executors , Richard Fox Bishop of Winchester , Iohn Fisher Bishop of Rochester , Charles Somerset Lord Herbert , and others ; who did most iustly performe the trust she reposed in them . This Colledge hath beene since inlarged by the liberalitie of Iohn Morton Arch-bishop of Canterburie and Cardinall , the Ladie Anne Rookesbie , Doct. Fell , Doct. Keyton , Hugh Ashton , Doct. Lupton , D. Thimblebie , D. Downham , Iohn Constable , Rob. Simpson , Rob. Ducket , Tho. Lane , Iames Berrisford , Rob. Holitreeholme , Iohn Replingham , Doct. Linacre , Ioh. Baily , Doct. Tompson , Walter Sawkins , Katherine Duchesse of Suffolke , Iohn Thurlston , Stephen Cardinall , Sir Ambrose Caue Knight , Tho. Cunnie , Doct. Goodman , William Cecill Lord Burleigh , the Ladie Mildred Burleigh , Sir Henrie Billingsley Knight , Doct. Guyne , the Ladie Iermyne , Henry Heblethwaite , William Spalding & William Spalding Brothers , Rob. Booth , Henry Aluey , Ioh. Watson , Ioh. Waller , Marie Countesse of Shrewsburie , Geor. Palyn , Will. Lord Maynard , Baron of Wicklowe &c. and other good Benefactors : So as there is at this present in the same , one Master , 54. Fellowes , 84. Scholars , besides Officers and Seruants of the Foundation with many other Students , the whole number being 370.

MAGDALENE COLL. 1519. Magdalene College coat of arms

EDward Stafford last Duke of Buckingham , Earle Stafford , Hereford , and Northampton , &c. ( sonne and heire of Henry Stafford second Duke of Buckingham , and Constable of England ) founded this Colledge by the name of Buckingham Colledge : In a place where the Priorie of S. Gyles had formerly beene situated , it was after an Hostle or Hall inhabited by diuers Monkes of seuerall Monasteries to reside and studie in , and therefore , of old , called Monkes Colledge ( the backsides whereof at this present still retaine the name of Monkes Corner . ) Afterwards in the yeere 1542. Thomas Audley Baron of Walden , Lord Chancellor of England , obtained licence of King Henry the Eight , to alter the former name , and call it S. Marie Magdalene Colledge , in the faire Vniuersitie of Cambridge , vnto which he gaue both Lands and Reuenues . The right Honorable Thomas Earle of Suffolke , Chancellor of this Vniuersitie , being now ( by inheritance ) Patron thereof : Which Colledge by the gift of King Henry 8. the Founder and Patron , Iohn Spenliffe , Sir Christopher Wrey Lord Chief-Iustice of the Kings Bench , Edmond Grindall Arch-bishop of Canterburie , Thomas Parkinson Rector of Wiuelingham , William Roberts , Iohn Hughes , Thomas Sutton of Balsham Esquier , and others , who haue beene Benefactors , and encreased the same , hath at this present one Master , ten Fellowes , and twentie Scholars , besides Officers and Seruants of the Foundation with other Students , being in all 100.

TRINITIE COLL. 1546. Trinity College coat of arms

KIng Henrie 8. &c. vnited Kings Hall , founded by King Edward 3. Michael House , founded by Heruicus de Stanton Chancellor of the Exchequor to King Edward 2. and Phiswicke Hostle , founded by Phiswicke an Esquier Bedle , into one Colledge , by the name of the holy and vndiuided Trinity , which he endowed with 1640l. per annum , In or about the places where formerly ( besides these three Houses ) had also beene situated , S. Gregories Hostle , S. Katherines Hostle , S. Margarets Hostle , S. Gerards Hostle , Tylers Hostle , and Owens Inne , Since King Edward 6. Queene Marie , Queene Elizabeth , and King Iames , haue beene most gracious Benefactors . Also Tho. Allen Clerke , Iohn Whitgift Arch-bishop of Canterburie , D. Cosins , Doct. Bill , and Doct. Beaumont , late Masters ; Sir Edward Stanhop Knight , Doct. of Law ; Isaac Barrow Doctor of Phisicke , Doct. Skeffington , William Cooper Esquier , George Palyn , Peter Shaw , William Sidley Knight & Baronet , Sir Tho. Lakes Knight , Iohn Suckling Knight , Doct. Fortho , the Ladie Anne Bromley Widow , Thom. Neuill Doctor of Diuinitie , late Master , Deane of Canterburie , who expended aboue the summe of three thousand pounds in building the backe Court , which is now called Neuills Court , Robert Bankeworth now Fellow , Sir Ralph Hare Knight : besides diuers other Noble and Generous Benefactors haue so increased the same with buildings , bookes , and reuenues : As at this present it is one of the most goodly and vniforme Colledges in Europe , and hath beene twice , within the space of three moneths , the Court Royall of our Soueraigne Lord King Iames , and of his deerest sonne Prince Charles , &c. In this Colledge is one Master , 60. Fellowes 67. Scholars , 4. Conducts , 3. publique Professors , 13. poore Scholars , 1. Master of the Choristers , 6. Clerckes , 10. Choristers , 20. Almes-men , besides officers and seruants of the Foundation , with many other Students , being in all 468.

EMANVEL COLL. 1584. Emmanuel College coat of arms

SIr Walter Mildmay Knight , Chancellor and Treasurer of the Exchequor , Priuie Counsellor to our late Soueraigne Ladie Queene Elizabeth ; in testimonie of his loue to learning obtained licence of the said Queene , to found and erect this Colledge , for the maintenance of one Master , 30. Fellowes and Schollars , ( nomine plurium ) as the Reuenues should euer be able to maintaine : In the place where in times past inhabited the Blacke Friars , otherwise called Fratres Praedicantes , in the street ( of them ) called Preachers street : and therein established one Master , three Fellowes , and foure Scholars , for the increase of which foundation , the said Queene Elizabeth gaue 16l. 13s. 4d. per annum , out of the Exchequor . Since it hath beene much augmented by the liberalitie of Henrie Hastings Earle of Huntington &c. Sir Francis Hastings his brother , Sir Robert Iermyn , Sir Francis Walsingham , Sir Henrie Killegrew , Sir Wolstan Dixie , Sir Iohn Hart , Sir Samuel Leonard , and Sir Thomas Skinner Knights : Doctor Alexander Noëll Deane of S. Pauls in the Citie of London , Doctor Leeds , Doctor Haruey , Doctor Branthwait : Robert Taylor , Customer Smith , Nicholas Fuller , Robert Snegg , Francis Chamberlaine , Master Ellis , Iohn Spenliffe , William Neale , and Edmund English , Esquires : Alderman Radcliffe , Iohn Morley , Richard Coluerwell , Robert Iohnson , Iohn Bernes , the Ladie Marie Dixie , Martha Iermyn , Alice Owen , Ioyce Frankland , Elizabeth Walters , Widowes ; and diuers other Benefactors : So as there is at this present in the same , one Master , twelue Fellowes , fiftie Scholars , ten poore Scholars , besides officers and seruants of the Foundation , with many other Students , the whole number being 320.

SIDNEY SVSSEX COLL. 1598. Sidney Sussex College coat of arms

FRances Sidney Countesse of Sussex ( sister of Sir Henry Sidney Knight of the Garter , L. Deputie of Ireland , and President of the Counsell of the Marches of Wales ) Widow of Thomas Radcliffe third Earle of Sussex , &c. founded this Colledge , by the name of the Colledge of the Lady Francis Sidney Sussex , in a place called the Grey Friars , builded by King Edward 1. which Friarie was at the suppression , in the yeere 1546. by King Henry 8. amongst other lands giuen to his Colledge of the holy and vndiuided Trinitie in Cambridge , and since by Act of Parliament conuayed from the said Colledge to the Executors of the said Countesse in Fee Ferme . For the building and perfecting whereof , shee gaue by her last Will and Testament 5000l. ouer and aboue all her goods vnbequeathed , which her Executors Henry Grey fift Earle of Kent &c. and Iohn Lord Harington of Exon. perfected ; endowed the same with lands and reuenues for the maintenance of one Master , ten Fellowes , and twentie Scholars , since by the bountie of the same Executors , Sir Iohn Hart Knight , Peter Blundell , Iohn Freeston , Leonard Smith , Iames Mountague Doctor of Diuinitie , late Master , Bishop of Winchester , &c. Iohn Harrington Esquier : the Ladie Lucie Countesse of Bedford , the Ladie Anne Harrington , Edward Lord Mountague de Boughton , Sir William Wilmore , and Sir George Goring , Knights ; Doctor Aldrich late Master , Doctor Fludd , Robert Rhoads , Master Iennings , Edward Cambell , and other Benefactors it is so increased , as at this present there is in the same , one Master , twelue Fellowes , twentie eight Scholars , besides officers and seruants of the Foundation , with other Students , the whole number being 136.