# Residencia de Señoritas

> former women university (1915-1939) and cultural property in Madrid, Spain

**Wikidata**: [Q6106401](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6106401)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/residencia-de-senoritas

## Summary
Residencia de Señoritas was a women's university that operated from 1915 to 1939 in Madrid, Spain. Founded by Maria de Maeztu Whitney, it served as an important educational institution for women before becoming a designated cultural property.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1915 by Maria de Maeztu Whitney
- Operational period: 1915-1939 when it was dissolved
- Located in Chamberí, Madrid, Spain at Paseo del General Martínez Campos (48-50), Calle de Miguel Ángel (12), and Calle de Fortuny (53)
- Designed by architect Carlos Arniches Moltó
- Coordinates: 40.434865 latitude, -3.690723 longitude
- Designated as Bien de Interés Cultural (Asset of Cultural Interest) on February 10, 1994 with code RI-51-0008768
- Member of the Institución Libre de Enseñanza
- Currently occupied by Colegio Mayor Teresa de Jesús and the José Ortega y Gasset Foundation

## FAQs
### Q: What was the Residencia de Señoritas?
A: The Residencia de Señoritas was a women's university that operated in Madrid, Spain from 1915 to 1939. It was founded by Maria de Maeztu Whitney and later became a cultural property of significant historical interest.

### Q: Who founded the Residencia de Señoritas?
A: The Residencia de Señoritas was founded by Maria de Maeztu Whitney, as referenced by the provided source material.

### Q: What is the current status of the Residencia de Señoritas building?
A: The former Residencia de Señoritas building is now occupied by Colegio Mayor Teresa de Jesús and the José Ortega y Gasset Foundation. It has been designated as a Bien de Interés Cultural since 1994.

### Q: Who were some notable contributors or residents of the Residencia de Señoritas?
A: Notable contributors to the Residencia de Señoritas included Zenobia Camprubí and Victoria Kent, as mentioned in the provided data.

## Why It Matters
The Residencia de Señoritas represents a significant chapter in women's education history in Spain during the early 20th century. As one of the few institutions dedicated to higher education for women during its operational period (1915-1939), it played a crucial role in advancing women's rights to education in a traditionally patriarchal society. Founded by Maria de Maeztu Whitney as part of the progressive Institución Libre de Enseñanza movement, it embodied the values of educational freedom and equality. The institution's designation as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1994 underscores its lasting cultural significance beyond its educational mission, marking it as an important architectural and historical landmark in Madrid.

## Notable For
- Being one of Spain's first dedicated institutions for women's higher education during the early 20th century
- Founded by pioneering feminist educator Maria de Maeztu Whitney
- Architectural significance with design by Carlos Arniches Moltó
- Member of the progressive Institución Libre de Enseñanza movement
- Currently hosting educational institutions that maintain its cultural and educational legacy

## Body
### History
- Founded in 1915 by Maria de Maeztu Whitney
- Operational period: 1915-1939
- Dissolved in 1939

### Location and Architecture
- Located in Chamberí, Madrid, Spain
- Coordinates: 40.434865 latitude, -3.690723 longitude
- Located on:
  * Paseo del General Martínez Campos, numbers 48-50
  * Calle de Miguel Ángel, number 12
  * Calle de Fortuny, number 53
- Designed by architect Carlos Arniches Moltó

### Cultural Designation
- Designated as Bien de Interés Cultural (Asset of Cultural Interest) on February 10, 1994
- Asset of Cultural Interest code: RI-51-0008768
- DOCoMOMO Ibérico ID: 73

### Institutional Context
- Member of the Institución Libre de Enseñanza
- Instance of: higher education institution, university
- Aliases: Residencia Femenina
- Website: https://ortegaygasset.edu/legados/residencia-de-senoritas/

### Current Status
- Occupied by: Colegio Mayor Teresa de Jesús, José Ortega y Gasset Foundation
- Currently functions as part of the Fundación Ortega-Marañón

### Notable Figures
- Founded by: Maria de Maeztu Whitney
- Contributors/Residents: Zenobia Camprubí, Victoria Kent

### Identifiers
- VIAF ID: 196027374
- Pares ID: 142325
- Yale LUX ID: group/9fdf5074-30e5-44aa-be37-27a045fe5c6e
- Library of Congress Authority ID: no2016038338
- University of Barcelona Authority ID: 981058514249206706
- National Library of Spain SPMABN ID (BNE v1.0): XX134656

### Media
- Images available at:
  * https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/1911-09-14_NUEVO_MUNDO.jpg
  * https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Fundación_Ortega-Marañón_(Madrid)_02.jpg
  * https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Este_edificio_fue_sede_de_la_Residencia_de_Señoritas_(cropped).JPG
- Commons category: Residencia de Señoritas, Madrid

### Language and Coverage
- Wikipedia languages available: ar, ca, commons, es, eu, fr, gl, it, sv
- Sitelink count: 9

### Official Codes
- COAM Structure ID: F2.299

## References

1. [Wiki Loves Monuments monuments database. 2017](https://tools.wmflabs.org/heritage/api/api.php?action=search&format=json&srcountry=es&srlang=es&srid=RI-51-0008768)
2. [Source](https://www.elmundo.es/yodona/actualidad/2025/10/11/68e7c8b7fdddff182c8b459d.html)
3. [Source](http://212.145.146.10/biblioteca/fondos/ingra2014/index.htm#inm.F2.299)