University of Douai, France
University of Douai, France
Founded by Philip II of Spain, 1562 , with five faculties, theology, canon and civil law, medicine, and arts; sanctioned by Bulls of Paul IV, 1559 , and Pius IV, 1560 . Connected with it were the English College, founded by Cardinal Allen, 1568 , where the Douay Bible was written, the Irish and Scots’ colleges, and Benedictine and Franciscan houses. The university was suppressed during the French Revolution.