# Estudi General Lul·lià

> research centre in Mallorca

**Wikidata**: [Q9091563](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9091563)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/estudi-general-lullia

## Summary
The Estudi General Lul·lià is a research centre and historical academic institution located in Palma, Mallorca, Spain. Founded in 1483 by Ferdinand II of Aragon and named after the philosopher Ramon Llull, it functioned as a university and is now recognized as a heritage building. It was eventually replaced by the modern University of the Balearic Islands.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type**: University, Building, Research Centre.
- **Location**: Carrer de Sant Roc, nº 4, Palma, Mallorca, Spain.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 39.568219444444445, Longitude 2.648861111111111.
- **Founded**: 1483.
- **Founder**: Ferdinand II of Aragon.
- **Named After**: Ramon Llull.
- **Successor**: University of the Balearic Islands.
- **Heritage Status**: Listed in the Heritage catalogue of Palma with code `07/45`.
- **Alternate Names**: Universitat Luliana, Real y Pontificia Universidad Luliana y Literaria de Mallorca, Universidad Luliana de Mallorca.
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID `619157527388927300007`, CANTIC ID `981058608013506706`, BNE ID `XX91585`, Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/121gpnwp`.
- **Wikidata QID**: Q1777746 (implied by sitelinks).

## FAQs
### Q: What was the Estudi General Lul·lià?
A: It was an academic institution and university founded in 1483 in Palma, Mallorca, serving as a center for higher education and research. It is classified as a heritage building today.

### Q: Who founded and names the institution?
A: The institution was founded by King Ferdinand II of Aragon in 1483 and is named in honor of the Majorcan philosopher and scholar Ramon Llull.

### Q: Where is the Estudi General Lul·lià located?
A: It is situated at Carrer de Sant Roc, nº 4 in Palma, Mallorca, Spain.

### Q: What is the relationship between the Estudi General Lul·lià and the University of the Balearic Islands?
A: The Estudi General Lul·lià is the historical predecessor which was eventually replaced by the modern University of the Balearic Islands.

## Why It Matters
The Estudi General Lul·lià represents a critical chapter in the educational and intellectual history of the Balearic Islands. As a university established in the late 15th century, it highlights the region's long-standing engagement with higher learning, rooted in the legacy of Ramon Llull. Its classification as a heritage site (catalog code 07/45) underscores its architectural and cultural value. By evolving into the University of the Balearic Islands, it provides the historical foundation for modern academic research and education in Mallorca.

## Notable For
- **Historical Foundation**: Established in 1483, making it one of the older academic institutions in the region.
- **Royal Patronage**: Founded directly by Ferdinand II of Aragon.
- **Cultural Heritage**: Listed in the Heritage catalogue of Palma and designated as a significant building.
- **Namesake**: Honors Ramon Llull, a prominent figure in Medieval philosophy and literature.

## Body

### History and Foundation
The Estudi General Lul·lià was established in **1483** under the authority of **Ferdinand II of Aragon**. It served as a major academic institution in Mallorca. Historically, it operated under several names, including the *Real y Pontificia Universidad Luliana y Literaria de Mallorca* and *Universidad Luliana de Mallorca*. The institution was eventually **replaced by the University of the Balearic Islands**, serving as its direct antecedent in the region's educational framework.

### Location and Architecture
The institution is physically located in **Palma**, the capital of Mallorca, **Spain**. The specific address is **Carrer de Sant Roc, nº 4**.
- **Coordinates**: 39.568219444444445 N, 2.648861111111111 E.
- **Classification**: It is recognized as both a **building** and an instance of a **university**.
- **Heritage Listing**: The site is protected and monitored under the **Heritage catalogue of Palma**, assigned the catalog code **07/45**.

### Identity and Naming
The entity is named after **Ramon Llull**, the influential Majorcan mystic and philosopher.
- **Aliases**: It is also known as *Universitat Luliana* and *Universidad Luliana de Mallorca*.
- **Descriptions**: It is described as a "research centre in Mallorca" and a "university."
- **Visuals**: An image of the building is available via Wikimedia Commons (`Estudi_General_Lul·lià.jpg`) and categorized under "Pontifical Llullian University."

### Academic Context
As a university (subclass of academic institution), the Estudi General Lul·lià fits within the broader concept of higher education institutions dedicated to knowledge dissemination and professional training. It stands as a specific regional example of the global university model, analogous to historical institutions like the University of Bologna or Oxford in terms of function, though distinct in its specific Lullian heritage.

### Authority Control and Identifiers
The entity is tracked across multiple library and knowledge systems:
- **VIAF ID**: 619157527388927300007
- **CANTIC ID**: 981058608013506706
- **National Library of Spain (BNE)**: XX91585
- **Google Knowledge Graph**: /g/121gpnwp
- **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana**: estudi-general-lullia-0 (former scheme: 0025421)
- **National Library of the Czech Republic**: ko2009488362 (referenced as Universitat de Mallorca)
- **University of Barcelona Authority**: 981058608013506706
- **FactGrid Item ID**: Darányi
- **Wikimedia**: 
  - Commons Category: Pontifical Llullian University
  - Wikipedia Languages: Catalan (ca), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv)
  - Sitelink Count: 3

## References

1. [Source](http://viaf.org/viaf/122652805)
2. [Source](https://urbanisme.palmademallorca.es/IMI/URBANISME/PRD/Planejament_urbanistic_pdf/Images%20PGOU-98/PGOU_PALMA_TEXT/CATALEGS/Catalogo_Centro_Historico/Tomo%204.pdf)
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. [Source](http://catalogo.bne.es/uhtbin/authoritybrowse.cgi?action=display&authority_id=XX91585)
5. FactGrid