The foundation of the University of Cambridge, With a Catalogue of the principal Founders and special Benefactors of all the Colleges, and total number of Students, Magistrates and Officers therein being, Anno 1634. ¶ To the right honourable THOMAS Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Premier Earl of England, and Earl Marshal of the same Kingdom, Baron Howard, Mowbray, Segrave, Brus, of Gower, Fitzallen, Clun, Oswaldstree and Mautravers; Knight of the most nobe Order of the Garter, and one of the Lords of his MAJESTY'S most honourable privy Counsel, JOHN SCOT wisheth all increase of honour and felicity. Anno Christi 630. blazon or coat of arms ACADEMIA CANTAB. 630. coat of arms of Cambridge University THe learned in antiquities have diversely written about the time of the foundation of the University of Cambridge: some affirming it was founded by Cantaber a Prince of Spain, brother to Partholinus King of Ireland, son in law to Gurguntius King of Great Britain, many years before the incarnation of our Saviour Christ, of whose name (according to the Spanish language) it was first called Cantabriga, after of his son Grantinus (who is said to have walled it about) Grantbriga, and Grantbrige. Others say, that Cassivilanus Prince of the Troynobantes, King Octavius, Arthur King of Great Bitain, 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 principal Founder thereof, about the years 630 and 636, who assigned dives Hostles and Houses for students to inhabit in, giving them large privileges 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 mny incursions, and continual wars between the Britain's, Romans, Saxons, the Kings of this Heptarchy, Danes and Normans, the light and glory of this Academy was not only of old much eclipsed; but even since the Conquest (in the Baron's war.) also obscured and defaced: and it is most certain, as the destructions were many, so the restaurations thereof shortly ensued by one Prince or other; so that at length recovering itself, it is most worthily reputed one of the famous Universities in the world. Mun honour this place hath received by the son's and nephews of Kings, in being Earls thereof, viz. William brother to Ranulph Earl of Chester, John Earl of Henault uncle to Philip le Beau King of France, whose daughter Isabel was wife to King Edwar the second, and mother to King Edward the third: William marquis of Juliars, Edmund of Langley Duke of York, Edward Duke of York, Richard Earl of Cambridge, Richard Duke of York, James marquis Hamleton Earl of Arren, Baron Hamleton of Chattelrault, etc. and at this present James marquis Hamleton Earl of Arren, etc. Master of the Horse to his Majesty, etc. And howsoever the Hostles, Halls, Inns, Schools, and religious Houses, whereof the University before and since the Conquest did consist, which now are wholly defaced, or in part converted into some of the present Colleges, were for their number and number of Students in them, much above all that are now extant, many of them being formerly known by these nmes, Frater de Poenitentia Jesu Christi, S. Johannis Zacharii, S. Botolphi, Divi Gerhardi, S. Edvardi, S. Edmundi, S. Augustini, Divi Thonae, Beatae Mariae, S. Clementis, Hovingi Diversorium, Divi Gregorii, S. Margaretae, S. Katharinae, Hospitium Phiswici, Tegularii Hospitium, Harlstoni Diversorium, S. Trinitatis Domus Dei, Ruddi Hospitium, Michaelis Domus Aulae Regae, S. Pauli Diversorium, Burdeni Hospitium, with many others; yet at this present it consists of sixtee goodly Colleges and Halls, erected and maintained with the lands and revenues of their several Founders (one of the Chapels thereof, founded by holy King Henry the sixth, and the College of the holy and undivided Trinity founded by King Henry the eighth, no University in the world can in all points parallel.) These are the nurseries of Gods true religion, and seminaries of good literature, which by the special favour and gracious protection of our most dear Sovereign Lord CHARLE, By the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland King, etc. do enjoy all peace and happiness. S. PETER'S College, or House. 1280. coat of arms of St. Peter's College, Cambridge HVgo de B●lsham, Supprior, and after Bishop of Ely, began the foundation of this College about ann. 1257, in the place where the two Hostles of Students were (purchased the one for the Friars de poenitentia Jesu Christi; the other for the Friars Hospitalis S. Johannis and near to the Church of S. Peter's extra Trumpington gates. He settled not the endowment till anno 1284, at which time upon six of both prties, translating the Seculars unto this place, he established one Master, and 14 Fellows, and died before all things we finished. After, Sinon de Montacute, Simon Langham, and John Fordam Bishops of Ely, added to their means. In this while S. Peter's Church fell to the ground, and Ecclesia beatae Mariae de gratia was built where now it stands, from whence the College also came to be commonly styld for an hundred years together, Coll. B. Mariae de gratia, which after in process of time, by the liberality of John Holbrook Doctor of Divinity, Chancellor of his University, Master Thom. Lane, Thom. Deynman, John Warkworth, William Burgonie, Henry Hornbie, John Edmund, Andrew Pern Dean of Ely, all Masters of this House, it was much increased. Since, William Martin, Robert Shorton, Edmund Handson, Ro. Gilbert, Mast. Skelon, M t●s Elisabeth Wolf, John Whitgift Archbishop of Canterbury, Edward Lord North, Master Robert Smith, Mast. Henry Wilshaw, the Lady Marie Ramsey, M. Robert Warden, M. Thomas Warren, M ᵗis Margaret Dean, M. William Hern, M. Robert Slade, and John Blithe late Fellow, have been all good benefactors. To these must be added the late religious founders of the new Chapel (dedicated March 17 1632) whose names are in a catalogue there affixed, that have already contributed 1000 pounds towards the same: and the present Master and Fellow's have not only finished the said Chapel, with the expense of 1200 pounds; but also by the help of M ᵗis Frances Matthew widow, etc. who g●ve 200 pounds, Doct. Richardson late Fellow, Doctor Hawkins late of this College, who gave each of them 100 pounds, have builded a new Court, with a fair front and gate next the street. This College being the first of all that now are standing in this University, hath a this time in it a Master, 19 Fellows, 29 Bible-clarks, 8 poor scholars, besides other students, with officers and common servants, being in all 106. Matthew Wren Doct. of Divinity, Dean of Windsor, and Dean of his Majesty's Chappel-royall, etc. now Master. UNIVERSITY House or Hall, now CLARE Hall. 1326. coat of arms of Clare Hall, Cambridge RIchard Balew Chancellor (and the University then being) founded this College or Hall, by the name of the University House or Hall, in a street called Mylne street near S. John Zacharies Church; wherein the first sixteen years the students lived at the University charges. Afterwards Walter Thaxted Master of the same, with the consent of Richard Ling then Chancellor, and the University, resigned th' first foundation into the hands of Elisabeth Countess of Clare, widow, sometimes the wife of John de Burgo, Earl of Ulster, which Elisabth had formerly given the perpetual patronage of Litlington, and bestowed many other favours upon this College. She then (under the licence of King Edward 3) altered the first name, and called it after her own name, Collegium, sive Aula de Clare. In which College by the gift o● this Honourable Foundress, and of Thomas Stoyl, and Edm. Naturesse Masters thereof; John Thaxton, Edith Green, William Ducket, Wil Worleigh, Will. Martial, Ralph Scrivener, Thom. Cave, Doct. Leeds late Master, Thom. Cecil late Earl of Excester, and the Lady Dorothy his wife, who gave 108 pounds per annum, William Butler sometimes Fellow and Precedent of this House, the famous Physician, who gave one chalice of pure gold, with other plate and books, etc. to the value of 500 pounds, John Freeman Esquire, who gave 2000 pounds, Doct. Scot Dean of Rochester, etc. late Master, who gave in money, plate, and books the sum of 300 pounds. Mast. George Ruggle late Fellow, who gave in money, plate, and books, above 400 pounds, Sir Robert Heath attorney-general, etc. Mast. Thomas Biag, Mast. Humphrey H●de, Robert Johnson of Luffenham Esquire, Mast. Erasmus Farrer, Mast. William Briden, Mast. Thom. Cropley, and diverse other benefactors; there is at this present in the same a Master, 18 Fellows, 36 scholars, 20 poor schol. beside officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, the whole number being 106. Thomas Pask Doct. of Divinity, Archdeacon of London, &c now Master thereof. PEMBROKE Hall. 1343. coat of arms of Pembroke College, Cambridge Marry de S. Paul, Countess of Pembroke, Baronesse of Veisser and Mountenact, daughter to Guido chastilion Earl of S. Paul in France, and of Marie Britannia his wife, after the death of Audomarus de Valentia Earl of Pembroke, etc. whose third wife she was (but for one day as it is thought) betook herself wholly to devotion, bestowing the greatest part of her estate on Churches, religious houses, the poor, and her servants, having built Dennie Abbey, & procured licence from King Edward 3, to found this house by the name of the College of Mary Valence, after called Pembroke Hall, (within the compass whereof, as now it stands, are the ancient Hostles of the University and S. Thomas, Knaptons', Boultons, and Cousin places, with part of the Chauntrie-house of little S. mary's) endowing ●●e same with diverse Patronages, Impropriations, lands, rents, plate, jewels, and other ornaments, and established therein one Master, six Fellows, and two scholars It hath been since enlarged by the gift of holy King Henry the sixth, Edward Story Bishop of Chichester, Gerhard and Nich●as Skipwith, Doct. Atkinson, Sir William Hussey Knight, Charles' Booth Bishop of Hereford, S. Roger Strange Knight, Doct. Wats, William Martial, Will. Smart and Alice his wife, afterwards married to Ralph Scrivener, Jane Cox widow; all these besides John Laughton Bishop of S. David's, Laurence Booth, and Thomas Scot, alias Rotheram, both Archbishops of York, Richard Fox Bishop of Winchester, Doct. Shorten Dean of Stoa●, Edmund Grindall and John Whitgift Archbishops of Canterbury, William Fulk Doct. of Divinity, which were all Masts of this House, and have by gifts of lands, money, plate, books, etc. augmented the same; and Lancelot Andrews Doct. of Divinity, late Master and Bishop of Winchester hath given 1000 pounds, and the perpetual Patronage of Rawreth in Essex with 374 folio books well bou●. Wherein there is at this present a Master, 19 Fellows, one tanquam, 33 scholars of the House, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, the whole number being 100 Benjamin Laney Doct. of Divinity, Chaplain to the King's Majesty, etc. now Master. CORP. CHRISTI College. 1351. coat of arms of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge HEnrie of Monmouth, surnamed Torto Collo (son and heir of Henry of Laneaster, Lord of Monmouth and Pomfret, Earl of Lancaster, Leicester, and Derbie, and high Steward of England) succeeded his father in all these honours, and was by King Edward the 3 created Earl of Lincoln, and Knight of the most honourable order of the Garter, Duke of Lancaster, and Lord high Steward of England, etc. Of the Fraternity or Guild of Corpus Christi, and blessed Marie the Virgin, near unto Luthborn lane, and the Hostile of S. Bernard in the East, (whereof himself was then Alderman) ordained this College, in the year 1351, and among other things appropriated unto the same, the perpetual patronage of S. benedict's Church, adjoining to this College. Which College since hath been much beautified with buildings, and increased in revenues, by the liberalities of the Lady Margaret Brotherton Duchess of Norfolk, etc. Thomas Cambridge Esquire, S. john Cambridge Knight (who gave a place called Stonehouse or Stonehall, towards the augmentation of the same) john ●ee● Esquire Bedle, Matthew Parker Fellow and Master of this House, Doctor of Divinity, Archbishop of Canterbury, S. Nicholas Bacon Knight Lord Keeper of the great Seal of England, Roger Manors late Earl of Rutland, Lord Roos of Hamlake, Belvoir and Trousbut, etc. Mast. Roger Manors his great uncle, M. William Benedict, and M. Leonard Cawson (who gave 18 pounds, 13 shillings, 4 pence for the maintenance of three scholarships) besides diverse other benefactors: So as there is at this present in the same, a Master, 12 Fellows, 37 scholars, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, the whole number being 126. Richard Love Doctor of Divinity, now Vicechancellor and Master. TRINITY Hall. 1353. coat of arms of Trinity College, Cambridge WIlliam Bateman born in the city of Norwich, Doct. of the Civil Law, Archdeacon of Norwich, after the 18 Bishop of that See, for exchange of certain Parsonages, obtained an ancient Hostile, near adjoining to the University House or Ha●l, butting upon Milnstreet, and S. john Zacharies Church East, where in former time students lived at their at their own charges, which one john de Crawden Prior of Elie had purchased for the Monks of that Priory to inhabit and reside in, and made thereof a College or Ha●l for the students of the Law, dedicating the same to the honour of the 〈◊〉 and blessed Trinity in the city of Norwich, endowing the same with lands and possessions. To this Hostile (before it was by him purchased 〈◊〉 ●ichard Ling Doctor of Divinity, Chancellor of this University, Archibald of Norwich, Simon de Rekenhall, and Walter Elvedon g●●● four tenements; Robert Stratton, John Trunch, Walter Baketon, Walte● de Aldersey, and Peter de Bittering gave two messages, and seven pieces of ground, one of the messages being called Drakes entry. This College hath since, by the bounty of M. Simon Dalling, and Walter Huke, Masters thereof, Robert Goodnap, John Maptid, Gabr. Dun, Richard Nix Bishop of Norwich, Steph. Gardiner Doct. of Law, Master of this House, Bishop of Winchester, Lord Chancellor of England, and Chancellor of this University, Matthew Parker Archbishop of Canterbury, Doct. Mouse, Doct. Harvey, M. Busbie, M. Hare Esquire, Doct. cowel late Master, Doct. of Law, and King's Professor, S. George Newman Knight, and other benefactors, been much enlarged: So as there is at this present a Master, 12 Fellows, 14 scholars, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, the whole number being threescore. Thomas Eden Doctor of Law, Chancellor of Ely, etc. now Master. GON. & CAIAZZO. College. 1353. coat of arms of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge EDmund Gonvil Rector of Terrington and Rushworth in Norfolk, obtained licence of King Edward 3 to erect this College; the first foundation whereof he laid anno 1348, where the orchyard of Corpus Christi College is now situate; which he dedicated to the honour of the Annunciation of Blessed Marie the Virgin, wherein he established a Master, and 4 Fellows, whom, while he lived, with his own money he maintained: But he died untimely, anno 1353, giving by will a great sum of money in trust to Will. Bateman Bishop of Norwich, to perfect this his College or Hall, and to endow it with competent possessions, who in anno 1353 procured the said Master and Fellows to remove to a place near unto his own College then in building, called Trinity Hall, anciently called Henny, in the parish of S. Michael, where he purchased by exchange diverse messages and tenements, on which he erected the same, by the name of Gonvil Hall. Afterwards John Caius Doct. of Physic, a learned antiquary in ann. 1557, was made a Co-founder by letters Patents, who caused it to be called Gonvil and Caius College: he added to the former court being four square, his fair building of freestone, increased the treasury with new revenues, enriching it with large possessions for the maintenance of three Fellows, 20 scholars, and a porter. Since the Lady's Marie Pakenham, and Anne Scroop, Elisabeth Clear, Doct. Balie, Stephen Smith, Richard Willison, Thom. Atkins, Peter Hewit, William Gale, Thom. Willows, William Sigo, Doct. Knight, john Whitacre, Matth. Parker Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Traps and jone his wife, joice Franklin their daughter, Doct. Wendie, Doct. Bishbie, Doct. Harvey, S. William Paston Knight, William Cutting, Doct. Legge, Doct. Branthwait, and Doct. G●stlin late Masters of this House, Doct. Perseus, and Doct. Wells, late Fellows of this House, and many other good benefactors, have increased the number of Fellows and scholars, books and buildings, etc. of this College; so as there is at this present in the same a Master, 25 Fellows, one Chaplain, 69 scholars, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, the whole number being 209. Thomas Bacheroft Doctor of Divinity, etc. being now Master thereof. KING'S College. 1441. coat of arms of King's College, Cambridge HEnry the sixth, called Henry of Windsor, King of England and France (son and heir of King Henry the fifth, and of Katherine daughter of Charles the sixth King of France) began this royal foundation, dedicating the same to the honour of S. Nicholas, consisting then of one Master, and 12 scholars, in or about the places where the Churches of S. Nicholas, and S. john Zacharie, S. Augustine's Hostile, and God's House had formerly been situated: But within two years after, he enlarged the first foundation, dedicating the same to the honour of our blessed Lady Mary the Virgin and S. Nicholas. In which College at this present is standing one of the fairest Chapels in the world, conformable whereunto he intended to have made this his College, which by his untimely death he left only begun and unperfected, for some of his Royal Successors to finish. Afterwards King Henry the 7 finished the stonework (in part) of the said Chapel, and King Henry the 8 caused the same to be glazed, seated, paved, and perfected. To this College the Founder under his great Seal by Act of Parliament confirmed this coat of Arms, which here in the margin they bear, placing in chief a flower of France, and a lion of England, that it may appear to be the work of a King. Since, Roger Goad Doct. of Divinity, late Fellow and Provost, Adam Robins, Richard Day, and Doct. cowel, late Fellows, Doct. Smith late Fellow and Provost, William Henshaw late Fellow: also Thomas Weaver late Fellow (new Fellow and late Vice-Provost of Eton) hath wainscotted the back of the Fellows and scholars seats on both sides of the said Chapel, in a decent and comely manner, and diverse other benefactors, with books and other ornaments have much enriched the same. In which College at this present is a Provost, 70 Fellows and scholars, 3 Chaplains, one master of the Choristers, 6 Clarks, 16 Choristers, 16 colledge-officers of the foundation, besides 12 servitors to the seniour Fellows, 6 poor scholars, with other students, the whole number being 140. Samuel Collins Doctor of Divinity, and the King's Professor, etc. now Provost. QUEENS College. 1448. coat of arms of Queen's College, Cambridge MArgaret A●degavensis, daughter of Reyner Duke of Anjou (titularie King of Sicily, Naples, and Jerusalem) Consort of King Henry the 6, obtained licence of the same King, to build this College upon part of the ground belonging to the Carmelites or White Friars, butting on Milnstreet in the parish of S. botolph's, and to purchase land of the value of 200 pounds for the endowment thereof, dedicating the same to S. Margaret and S. Bernard: but she died and left it unperfect. Afterwards Queen Elisabeth, wife to King Edward the 4, obtained licence to finish the same, which she accomplished. This College since by the liberality of the Ladies Margaret Roos, jane Inglethorp, and jane Burrough, George Duke of Clarence, Ciciley Duchess of York, Richard Duke of Gloucester, the Lady Anne his wife, Edward Earl of Salisbury, Maud Countess of Oxford, Marm. Lomly Bishop of Lincoln Chancellor of this University, Andrew Ducket Rector of S. botolph's, sometimes Principal of S. Bernard's Hostile, and the first Precedent of this College (who had formerly been a Friar, and gathered of well disposed persons much money, and procured the King's mandate, that the Mayor, Bailiffs, and Burgesses of the Town of Cambridge should sell him a parcel of ground called Goose-green, in the parish aforesaid, which is now an island lying between the College, and the green called young's green or bank) Hugh Trotter Doct. of Divinity, john Drewell, and William Weld, Canons of S. Paul's, S. Thom. Smith Fellow of this College, principal Secretary to Queen Elisabeth, Henry Wilshaw 13 Precedent of this College, D. Stokys, John Chetham, Henry Hastings Earl of Huntingdon, john Joslin, George Montague late Archbishop of York, together with many other noble and well disposed persons, benefactors, it is so increased, as at this present there is in the same a Precedent, 19 Fellows, 23 scholars, 8 Bible-clarks, and 3 Lecturers of Hebrew, Arithm. and Geomet. beside other officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, the whole number being 190. Edward Martin Doctor of Divinity, being now Precedent thereof. KATHERINE Hall. 1475. coat of arms of St. Catherine's College, Cambridge RObert Woodlark, born at Wakerly in Northumberland, Doct. of Divinity, the last fellow that King Henry 6 placed in King's College, third Provost of the same, Chancellor of this University, founded this College or Hall in a place called Mylnestreet, over against Queens Coll. Orchard, formerly known by the name of the Carmelite Friars, of four Tenements which were purchased for that purpose: he dedicating the same to the Honour of S. Katharin the Virgin and Martyr, obtained of King Edward 4 a licence of mortmain for the endowment thereof; which was confirmed to him and his Successors for ever. Wherein he established a Master, and three Fellows. Since it hath been enlarged by the liberality of Isabel Canterbury widow, William Taylor, Katharin Miles, Robert Simpton, Hugh Pemmerton, the Lady Elisabeth Bernardiston, John Leach, Richard Nealson, Robert Shorton Doct. of Divinity, Master of S. John's Coll. in this University, Dean of Stoak, etc. after Master of Pembroke Hall; Hugh Garret, john Chester, Thomas Green Doct. of Divinity, Master of this House, Doct. Thymblebie, Doct. Middleton, Rosamond pain widow, john Cholmley, john Duke, S. john Claypool Knight, john Gostlya Doct. of Physic, late Fellow and Master of Gonvil and Caius Coll. Vicehancellour 1618., who died Vicechancellor October 21, 1626., a large and bountiful Benefactor: Thomas Buck late Fellow of this House, Seniour Esquire Bedle, Master Christopher Shirland, Mistress Stafford, Master Thomas Hobbs, Master Peter Pheasant, Anne Lady Cocket widow, Mistress jurdayn widow, Anne Lady Bernardiston, William Gouge Doct. of Divinity, Master Coulson, Master Skerne Esquire, Mast. Alured, Master Cradock citizen and merchant of London, the worthy company of the Nercers in the City of London, and many other benefactors: So as there in now in the same a Master, 6 Fellows, 10 Scholars, 9 Exhibitioners, besides Officers and Servants of the foundation, with other Students, being in all 150. Richard Sibbs Doct. of Divinity, etc. being now Master thereof. JESUS College. 1496. coat of arms of Jesus College, Cambridge IOhn Alcock born at Beverley in Yorksh. Doct. of the Civil Law, etc. being Bishop of Ely, and Lord Chancellor of England, procured licence of King Henry 7. to convert into a Coll. an Ancient Nunnety (the Nuns whereof all but 2. were dead and dispersed, and the house much wasted) formerly consecrated to S. Rhadegund, and endowed by sundry Benefactors, whereof Malcolm 4 King of Scotland, and the whole race of the Earls of Hunt. with their Families, were the chiefest who gave the ground whereon it stands, and 10 acres of land adjoining, as also the Manor House and Lands, with the Rhadegund tithes, with the appurtenances, etc. In the time of the Prioress and Nuns, john Portois, Hervens the son of Thurstace, john Thriplow, Rector of Hardwick with his sister Dionis, Nicholas Morris, Hugo Filius Absolonis, and others, were liberal Benefactors. He also obtained licence under the great seal of England, that all the lands belonging to the said Nunnery, should be appropriated to this his Coll. dedicating the same unto the honour of the blessed Virgin Marie, S. john the Evangelist, and the glorious Virgin S. Rhadegund, commonly called jesus College, wherein he established one Master, 6 Fellows, and 6 Scholars: Since by the liberality of the Lady Willoughby, and the Lady Bray, who builded the side from the Cloister Court to the Garden, james Stanley and Tho. Thirlbie, Bishops of Ely, john Beauchamp Knight, S. Robert Read Knight, Lord chief Justice of the common pleas, john Andrews, Doctor Royston, Doctor Fuller Masters of the same, john Batemanson, Tho. Roberts, Roger Thorney, Rich. Pigot Godf. Fuliam, Will. Martial, jane Woods, Thomas Sutton Esquire, and other benefactors, it is so increased, that there is at this present in the same, a Master, 16 Fellows, 24 Scholars, besides Officers and Servants of the foundation: with other Students being in all 110. Richard Stern Bachelor of Divinity, etc. being now Master thereof. CHRIST'S College. 1505. coat of arms of Christ's College, Cambridge MArgaret Countess of Richmond and Derbie, daughter and sole heir of jonn Beaufort, Duke of Somerset, widow of Edmund of Hadham Earl of Richmond (son of Owen ap-Tuder of Wales, Knight, and of Queen Katherine his wife, Dowager of King Henry 5, half Brother to King Henry 6, etc.) Mother of King Henry 7; in testimony of her love to learning obtained licence of the same King to erect a College without Barnwell-gate, in Preachers-street, of four Messages and Gardens belonging to the Abbot of Tiltie, and Prioress of Dennie (where King Henry the 6 had founded a house called God's house, in hue of that which had been formerly builded by William Bingham Rector of S. john Zacharies Church in the City of London, which was pulled down by the same King when he founded King's College) dedicating the same to the Honour of our Saviour Christ, which she endowed with lands and revenues, for the maintenance of a Master, 12 Fellows, 47 Scholar, besides Officers and Servants: The number of which hath been since increased by the liberality of John Fisher Precedent of Queen's College, Bishop of Rochester and Cardinal, etc. King Edward the sixth, Thomas Tompson, and Edward Hawford Doctors of Divinity, Masters of the same, S. Walter Mildemay Knight, Chancellor and Treasurer of the Exchequer, Richard Risley, Doct. Patison, Philip Rawlins, Master Jennings, Nicholas Colverwell, Thomas Laughton, Master Wentworth, Robert Ishan, Richard Bunting, Richard Car, benefactors; and the revenues for other purposes augmented: So as there is at this present in the same a Master, 13 Fellows, 60 scholars, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with other students; the whole number being one hundred threescore and six. Thomas Bainbrigg Doctor of Divinity, Vicechancellor anno 1627., now Master. 〈…〉 coat of arms of St. John's College, Cambridge THe abovesaid Margaret Countess of Richmond and Derbie, Mother of King Henry 7, etc. obtained licence of her nephew King Henry the 8, to convert an Hospital or house of Regular Canons (founded by Nigellus the second Bishop of Ely, in the year 1134, afterwards translated to a Priory, and dedicated to S. john the Evangelist in the Jury, by Hugo de Balsham to Bishop of Ely) into a College by the ancient name of S. john the Evangelist: The perfecting whereof she left to her executors, Richard Fox Bishop of Winchester, john Fisher Bishop of Rochester, Charles' Somerset 〈…〉 other●s who did most justly perform the trust she reposed in them. This College hath been since enlarged by the liberality of john Morton, Archbishop of Canterbury and Cardinal, the Lady Anne Rooksbie, Doct. Lan● Doct. K●yte●, Hugh Ashton, Doct. Lupton, Doct. Thymblebie, Doct. Downham, john Constable, Robert Simpson, Robert Ducket, Thomas 〈◊〉, jon Griggeson, james Betisford, Robert Holitrecholm, john Replingham, Doct. Linacre, john Baily, Doct. Tompson, Walter Sawkins, Kath●ine Duchess of Suffolk, john Thurlston, Stephen Cardinal, S. Ambrose Cave Knight, Thomas Cunney, Doct. Goodman, William Cecil Lord ●leigh, the Lady Mildred Burleigh, S. Henry Billingsley Knight, Doct. Gwyn, the Lady jermin, Henry Heblethwait, William Spalding and 〈…〉 iam Spalding brothers, Robert Booth, Henry Albry, john Walton, john Waller, Mary Countess of Shrewsbury, George Paylin, William Lo●d Maynard, Baron of Wicklow, etc. Robert Lews, john Knewstubbs, Mistress Cutler, john Hooper, john Williams Lord Keeper of the pr●v●● Seal Bishop of Lincoln, S. Ralph Hare K. of the Bath, Robert johnson of Luffenham Esquire, and other good benefactors; So as there is at this present in the same, a Master, 54 Fellows, 84 scholars, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with many other students, being in all 282. William Beal Doctor of Divinity, etc. now Master thereof. MAGDALENE College. 1519. coat of arms of Magdalene College, Cambridge EDward Stafford, last Duke of Buckingham, Earl Stafford, Hereford and Northampton, (son and heir of Henry Stafford, second Duke 〈◊〉 Buckingham, and Constable of England) founded this College by the name of Buckingham College, in a place where the Priory ●. Gy●es had formerly been situated; it was after an Hostile or Hall, inhabited by diverse Monks of several monasteries, to reside and study in, and therefore of old called Monks College; (the backsides whereof at this present retain the name of Monk's corner) Afterwards in the year 1542, Thomas Audley, Baron of Walden, Lord Chancellor of England, obtained licence of King Henry 8, to alter the former name, and call it S. Mary Magdalene College, in the fair University of Cambridge, unto which he gave both lands and revenues. The right Honourable Theophilus Howard, Earl of Suffolk, Knight of the Garter, being now (by inheritance) Patron thereof. Which College, by the gift of King Henry 8 the Founder and Patron, S. Christopher Wrey, Lord chief Justice of the King's Bench, john Spenliffe, of Lincolnsh. Edmond Grindall, Archbishop of Canterbury, Tho. Parkinson, Rector of Wivelingham, Will. Roberts of Norfolk, john Hughes, Tho. Su●ton of Balsham Esquire, and also the Honourable Lady Frances, Countess dowager of Warwick, wife of Robert Richardo, first Earl of Warwick, who gave maintenance for one Fellow, and 2 scholars, and others who have been benefactors, is much increased: so as at this present there is a Master, 11 Fellows, and 22 scholars, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, being in all 140. Henry Smith Doctor of Divinity, etc. being now Master thereof. TRINITY College. 1546. coat of arms of Trinity College, Cambridge HEnry the 8 King of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, etc. after the suppression 1546. united Kings Hall, founded by King Edward 3. Michael house, founded by Hervicus de Stanton, Chancellor of the Exchequer to King Edward 2. and Phiswick Hostile, founded by John Phiswick, one of the Esquire Beadles, into a College by the name of the holy and undivided Trinity, which he endowed with 1640 pounds per ann. in or about the places where formerly (besides these 3 houses) were anciently situated S. Gregory's Ho●tle, S. Katherine's Hostile, Margaret Hostile, S. Gerhards' Hostile, Tilers Hostile, and Owen's Inn. Since Queen Mary augmented the College by a third part in Fellows and scholars, besides the whole foundation of the Quire: As also Thomas Allen Clark gave two fellowships, and lands to other uses: S. Edward Stanhop Knight founded a library-keeper and a servant under him, the Lady Anne Bromley gave 5 scholarships, George Palyn Girdler, the Lady Anne Weld widow, Roger Jesson Haberdasher, Mistress Elis. Elwis widow of Jeffery Elwis Alderman, ha●e each of them given several pensions, Doct. Bill, Doct. Beaumond, John Whitgift Archbishop of Canterbury, all Masters of this house, D●ct. Cousins, Doct. Barrow, Doct. Skeffington, Will. Cooper Esquire, Peter Shaw, S. Will. Sidley Knight and Baronet, S. Tho. Lake Knight, S John Suckling Knight, Thomas Nevil Doct. of Divin. late Master, who expended the sum of 3000 pounds in building the back Court, R●●ert Banckworth, Doct. of Divinity, late Fellow, S. Ralph Hare Knight, Master Silvius Elwis, now of this College, and King james, beside ●●●ers other noble and generous benefactors, have so increased the same with buildings, books, and revenues, as at this present it is one of the ●st goodly and uniform Colleges in Europe; wherein is a Master, 60 Fellows, 67 scholars, 4 Conducts, 3 Public Professors, 13 poor scholar's, a master of the Choristers, 6 Clarks, 10 Choristers, 20 Almesmen, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with many other student's, being in all 440. Thomas Cumber Doctor of Divinity, Dean of Carlisle, etc. now Master thereof. EMMANUEL College. 1584. coat of arms of Emmanuel College, Cambridge SIr Walter Mildmay Knight, Chancellor and Treasurer of the Exchequour, Privy Counsellor to our late Sovereign Lady Queen Elisabeth, obtained licence of the said Queen to found and erect this College for the maintenance of a Master, 30 Fellows and scholars, (nomine plurium) as the revenues should ever be able to maintain, in the place where in times past inhabited the Blackfryars, otherwise called Fratres Praedicantes, in the street (of them) called Preachers street, and therein established a Master, 3 Fellows, and 4 scholar's; for increase of which foundation, the said Queen Elisabeth gave 16 l 13s. 4d. per annum out of the Exchequer: Since it hath been much augmented, by the liberality of Henry Earl of Huntingdon, S. Francis Hastings his brother, S. Robert jermyn, S. Francis Walsingham, S. Henry Killigrew, S. Wolstan Dixy, S. john Hart, S. Samuel Leonard, and S. Thomas Skinner Knights, Alexander Noel, Doctor of Divinity, Dean of S. Paul's in the City of London, Doct. Leeds, Doct. Harvey, Doct. Branthwait, Robert Taylor, Customer Smith, Nicholas Fuller, Roger Snegg, Francis Chamberlain, Master Ellis, john Spenliff, William Neale and Edmun. English Esquires, Aldermon Radcliff, john Morley, Richard Cul●erwel, Robert johnson Esquire, john Bernes, the Lady Mary Dixy, Martha jermin, Alice Owen, joice Franckland, and Elisabeth Welter's widows, Doct. Richardson late Fellow, Master of Trinity College, S. Henry Mildmay of Graces in Essex Knight, Master Richard Knightly of Preston●n ●n Northamptonshire Esquire, and diverse other benefactors: which College is now enlarged with a fair new building of 4 stories high, containing 140 foot. There is at this present in the same a Master, 14 Fellows, 50 scholars, 10 poor scholars, besides officers and servants of the foundation, with other students, the whole number being 310. William Sandcroft Doctor of Divinity, etc. now Master thereof. SIDNEY SUSSEX Coll. 1598. coat of arms of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge FRances Sidney Countess of Sussex (sister to S. Henry Sidney Knight, Lord Deputy of Ireland, and Precedent of Wales, Aunt to the renowned, S. Philip Sidney) widow of Tho. Radcliffe, 3 Earl of Sussex, founded this College by the name of the College of the Lady Frances Sidney Sussex, in a place called the Grey Friars, which Friary builded by King Henry 1. suppressed Anno 1546. by King. Hen. 8. and given to Trinity College in Cambridge, was since from it by Act of Parliament conveyed to the executours of the said Countess, Henry Grey 5 Earl of Kent, and john Lord Harrington of Exton, in fee-farm: for the building and perfecting of this her College, she gave by her last will and testament (besides her goods unbequeathed) 5000 pounds, wherewith her executors aforenamed built and endowed it with lands & revenues, for the maintenance of a Master, 10 Fellows, and 20 scholars: Which being increased by the accessary foundation of S. john Hart Knight, Leonard Smith, Citizen of London, Peter Blundel of Tiverton Clothier, john Freeston Esquire, Edward Lord Montague of Boughton, etc. hath in present a Master, 12 Fellows and 33 scholars, and for the further enlarging thereof, S. Francis Clark Knight hath lately built 20 Chambers for students, founded 4 fellowships with 8 scholarships more, and augmented the scholarships of the foundation. Benefactors to the same College have been the forementioned executours, john Lord Harrington the younger, the Lady Lucy Countess of Bedford his sister, the Lady Anne Harrington his mother, the aforenamed Lord Montague, james Montague his brother, Doctor of Divinity, Bishop of Winchester, the first Master, George Lord Goring, S. john Breerton Knight, his Majest. Sergeant in the Kingdom of Ireland, one of the first scholars of this house, a most bountiful benefactor, john Young Doctor of Divinity, Dean of Winchester, Fellow of this College, S. William Wilmore the first Pensioner in it, Robert johnson of Luffenham Archdeacon of Leicester, john Harrington, Godf. Fuljambe, Edward Wray, and Robert Hudson Esquiers. The whole number of students at this present with officers and servants of the foundation are 210. Samuel Ward Doctor of Divinity, and the Lady Margaret Professor, etc. now Master thereof. The total number of Students of all Degrees in this University, that had names in every particular College, with the Magistrates and daily officers thereunto belonging, besides diverse young Scholars that were relieved herein, which had no names in any of the Colleges aforesaid, was in Anno 16●●, 3050. And by reason of the visitation of sickness in the year 1629, many were then dispersed to Oxford, and other places, and no supply came the year allowing, by which means there is now in the same but 2848. Printed by the Printers to the University of Cambridge, for JOHN SCOT the elder, and to be sold over against Holborn Conduit, at the house of Robert Peak, Anno 1634.