1096 in Oxford

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There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation and one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world.

e

Oxford operates the world's oldest university museum, as well as the largest university press in the world and the largest academic library system nationwide.

e

Oxford has now provided 30 British Prime Ministers and many heads of state and government around the world