University of Bristol
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1909
Overview
The University of Bristol is a public research university in Bristol, England. It received its royal charter in 1909, although it can trace its roots to University College, Bristol, established in 1876.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1909Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | BristolSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | bristol.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Paul Dirac (opens in a new tab)British theoretical physicist (1902–1984)
- Simon Pegg (opens in a new tab)English actor (born 1970)
- Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio (opens in a new tab)French writer and Nobel Prize winner (born 1940)
- Albert II, Prince of Monaco (opens in a new tab)Prince of Monaco (born 1958)
- Letsie III of Lesotho (opens in a new tab)King of Lesotho since 1996
- Cecil Frank Powell (opens in a new tab)British physicist
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