THE SPANISH COLLEGE AT BOLOGNA AND THE HISPANIC MONARCHY

Abstract

The Spanish College at Bologna, founded by Cardinal Egidio Álvarez de Albornoz y Luna in 1364, not only served as a model for all the Spanish Colleges, but also became a true quarry of civil servants for the Hispanic Monarchy. The Royal Protection was first granted to the College by the Catholic Monarchs, and is established in its Rules since 1488. Charles V granted his protection to the College during his stay in Bologna, where he was crowned as emperor by the pope Clemente VII. All the kings of the house of Habsburg renewed their protection, as well as King Philip V did. He also visited the College in 1702. Since the 18th century there were visitors designed by the king in the College, and, with the Rules of 1876 the Hispanic Monarchy became the authority with domain on the conservation, protection and high sponsorship of the College.

Keywords

• real colegio mayor de san clemente de los españoles de bolonia
• universidad de bolonia
• monarquía hispánica
• carlos v
• felipe v.