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| − | '''Columbia University''' was founded as [[King's College]] in [[1754]]. King's College was renamed [[Columbia College]] after the American Revolution. Other colleges were then founded, but Columbia College still referred to the undergraduate institution. Thus, Columbia University was incorporated. | + | '''Columbia University''' was founded as [[King's College]] in [[1754]]. King's College was renamed [[Columbia College]] after the American Revolution - a decidedly [[Columbia|patriotic name]]. Other colleges were then founded, but Columbia College still referred to the undergraduate institution. Thus, Columbia University was incorporated. |
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Revision as of 11:52, 5 May 2010
Columbia University was founded as King's College in 1754. King's College was renamed Columbia College after the American Revolution - a decidedly patriotic name. Other colleges were then founded, but Columbia College still referred to the undergraduate institution. Thus, Columbia University was incorporated.
