# Universidad de Santo Tomás (Costa Rica)
**Wikidata**: [Q6156821](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6156821)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/universidad-de-santo-tomas-costa-rica

## Summary
Universidad de Santo Tomás was a university founded in 1843 in Costa Rica, which ceased operations in 1888. It functioned as an academic institution for further education within the country for 45 years.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1843 in Costa Rica.
- Dissolved or abolished in 1888.
- Country: Costa Rica.
- Type: University (academic institution for further education).
- VIAF ID: 139021096.
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/122vlpwj.
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n92022390 (recorded 2019-03-06).
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007522440705171.
- Wikipedia Languages: Spanish (es).
- Sitelink Count: 1 (indicating limited coverage in Wikidata or related sources).

## FAQs
### Q: When was Universidad de Santo Tomás established?
A: Universidad de Santo Tomás was established in 1843 in Costa Rica.

### Q: Why is Universidad de Santo Tomás considered dissolved?
A: The university ceased operations and was dissolved or abolished in 1888, operating for 45 years.

### Q: What identifiers exist for Universidad de Santo Tomás?
A: It has identifiers including VIAF ID (139021096), Google Knowledge Graph ID (/g/122vlpwj), Library of Congress Authority ID (n92022390), and National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007522440705171).

## Why It Matters
Universidad de Santo Tomás represents an early and significant attempt at establishing higher education in Costa Rica. Founded in 1843, it predated many modern national institutions, contributing to the development of educational infrastructure in the region during the 19th century. Its dissolution in 1888 marks a period of historical transition for higher learning in the country. Understanding this institution provides context for the evolution of Costa Rican academia and the challenges faced in sustaining early universities. Its relatively short lifespan (45 years) highlights the historical complexities of maintaining higher education institutions during that era.

## Notable For
- One of the earliest universities established in Costa Rica, founded in 1843.
- Operated as a university in Costa Rica for 45 years before its dissolution in 1888.
- Recognized in major international library authority records (VIAF, Library of Congress, National Library of Israel).
- Has a distinct Google Knowledge Graph ID, indicating its presence in large-scale knowledge bases.

## Body
### Establishment
- Universidad de Santo Tomás was founded in 1843 in Costa Rica.
- Classified as a university (academic institution for further education).
- Located in Costa Rica.

### Operation and Dissolution
- The university ceased operations and was dissolved or abolished in 1888.
- Its operational period spanned 45 years, from 1843 to 1888.

### Identifiers and Recognition
- Assigned the VIAF ID: 139021096.
- Listed with the Library of Congress Authority ID: n92022390 (record added 2019-03-06).
- Listed with the National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007522440705171.
- Included in the Google Knowledge Graph with ID: /g/122vlpwj.
- Associated Wikipedia language code: es (Spanish).
- Has a sitelink count of 1, reflecting its presence in one major knowledge base entry.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File