Jesus College, Cambridge

Jesus College
	Latin: Collegium Jesu Cantabrigiensis
Established	1496
Master	Sonita Alleyne
Location	Cambridge, United Kingdom; Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Website	www.jesus.cam.ac.uk

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Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. The college was founded in 1496 on the site of the twelfth-century Benedictine nunnery of St Mary and St Radegund. The college's full name is "The College of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint John the Evangelist and the glorious Virgin Saint Radegund, near Cambridge".

History[edit | edit source]

Jesus College was established in 1496 by John Alcock, then Bishop of Ely. The college was built on the site of the Benedictine nunnery of St Mary and St Radegund, which had fallen into disrepair. The nunnery's church became the college chapel, and the cloister was converted into the college's first court.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

The college is known for its distinctive architecture, which includes a combination of medieval and modern buildings. The chapel is one of the oldest parts of the college, dating back to the twelfth century. The hall and the library are also notable buildings within the college.

Academics[edit | edit source]

Jesus College is known for its strong academic performance and has a diverse student body. The college offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. It has a reputation for excellence in subjects such as law, medicine, and engineering.

Traditions[edit | edit source]

The college has several unique traditions, including the annual May Ball, which is one of the highlights of the social calendar. The college also has a strong sporting tradition, with successful teams in rowing, rugby, and cricket.

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

Jesus College has produced many notable alumni, including:

Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury
Nick Hornby, author
Ian McKellen, actor
Quentin Blake, illustrator

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

Official website

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Latin: Collegium Jesu Cantabrigiensis
Established	1496
Master	Sonita Alleyne
Location	Cambridge, United Kingdom Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 489: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Website	www.jesus.cam.ac.uk