Cambridge University, referred to as Cambridge, is a world-class research university located in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, it is also the second oldest university in the English-speaking world. Cambridge University and Oxford University are both called Oxford Bridge. In addition to the cultural and practical cooperation between the two universities has become a part of British social history, the competition between the two universities has a long history. And often compete with Oxford University for the reputation of the best university in Britain.
Liuxue86 reporter learned that Cambridge University has more than18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, nearly 9,000 faculty members, 3 1 colleges and 150 departments, research institutions and other institutions. Cambridge University is different every day.
Trinity College (Cambridge) is one of the largest, richest and most prestigious colleges in Cambridge University, with about 600 college students, 300 graduate students and 0/80 professors. At the same time, it also has the most beautiful buildings and courtyards in Cambridge University.
The history of Trinity College can be traced back to the reign of Henry VIII, and many of its main buildings can be traced back to 16 and 17 centuries. The beautiful Trinity Court attracts tourists from all over the world, but Trinity College is also a thriving modern campus.
Trinity College was built by Henry VIII in 1546, which merged Michael College and King's College. Michael College has existed since 1324; King's School was built by Edward II in 13 17 and rebuilt by Edward III in 1337. The flag of Trinity College, flying on specific occasions, was designed as the royal flag of Edward III.
I. Architecture
The oldest building of Trinity College can be traced back to King's School, including the bell tower of the College in the Middle Ages. This giant gate was built in 65438+at the beginning of the 6th century. The entire building complex of Trinity College was extensively renovated at the beginning of17th century. This grand architectural design plan includes moving the old bell tower by 20 yards to make enough space to build a Gothic courtyard in the big court.
Many of the buildings we see today are Thomas? Naville designed and hosted it himself, Thomas? Naville became the president of Trinity College on 1593. The main features and most of the beautiful scenery of the big court are located next to the main hall, facing Jianhe River.
Naville courtyard was built in the late17th century by architect Christopher? The library designed by Sir Ryan will not be complete until it is erected. Lane Library has many precious cultural heritages, the oldest of which is the copy of St. Paul's letters in the 8th century.
Opposite Sanyi Street outside Jumen is the new quadrangle and other quadrangles built in19th century. Recently, new buildings have been built, such as the Blue Wild Boar Hospital and burrell Pastoral, which are very unique.
Second, famous alumni
Liuxue86 reporter learned that16th century Trinity College students include philosopher and politician Francis? Bacon, Earl of Essex, Elizabeth I's favorite person. Poet George? Herbert, Andrew? Marville and John? Dryden studied at Trinity College in the first half of the17th century. Isaac? Newton, the greatest physicist, entered the undergraduate course in 16 1 and didn't enter Trinity College until 1696. At this time, his most important mathematics and science work had been completed.
Byron, Thackeray and Tennyson were undergraduates of Trinity College in the early19th century. The Byron statue in Lane Library was intended to be placed in Westminster Abbey, but it was rejected on the grounds that the man was immoral before his life. Count Gray is one of the six prime ministers of Trinity College, and his government introduced a great reform bill in 1832.
/kloc-at the end of 0/9 and the beginning of the 20th century, famous alumni of Trinity College include James? Clark. Maxwell, the author of electromagnetic theory; J·J· Thomson and Ernest? Rutherford, one of the two pioneers of atomic physics; Historian G.M. trevelyan philosopher Bertrand? Russell and Lu Se? Vichy Wittgenstein; Jawaharlal? Nehru, the first prime minister of India; Novelist Vladimir? Nabakov
Three. Trinity college life
In the past few centuries, the life of Trinity College has undergone tremendous changes, but it has always maintained a strong academic tradition. Take science and economy as an example. Since 190 1 won the first Nobel Prize, there have been 32 Nobel Prize winners in Trinity College. Today, Trinity College is a part of Forward-looking School and is famous for its excellent teaching and research.