# Universitat de Perpinyà

> university (1350-1793)

**Wikidata**: [Q23073483](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23073483)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/universitat-de-perpinya

## Summary
The Universitat de Perpinyà was a university located in Perpignan that operated from 1350 until its dissolution in 1793. Also known as the Université de Perpignan, this academic institution for further education was established under the Crown of Aragon and later existed within France. It is historically distinct from the modern University of Perpignan.

## Key Facts
- **Inception:** The university was founded in 1350.
- **Dissolution:** The institution was dissolved, abolished, or demolished in 1793.
- **Location:** It was located in the city of Perpignan.
- ** Sovereign Territory:** The university operated under the jurisdiction of the Crown of Aragon and later France.
- **Classification:** It is an instance of a university, defined as an academic institution for further education.
- **Successor:** The entity was replaced by the Centre Universitaire de Perpignan.
- **Distinct Entity:** It is different from the current University of Perpignan.
- **Alternate Names:**_aliases include université de Perpignan, Universidad de Perpiñán, and ancienne université de Perpignan.
- **Historical Visual Record:** An image from 1787 depicts the university building ("Edifici de la universitat al 1787").

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Universitat de Perpinyà active?
A: The Universitat de Perpinyà was active from 1350 until 1793, operating for over four centuries before being dissolved.

### Q: Is the Universitat de Perpinyà the same as the modern University of Perpignan?
A: No, the Universitat de Perpinyà is explicitly different from the modern University of Perpignan. However, the historical entity was eventually replaced by the Centre Universitaire de Perpignan.

### Q: Where was the university located?
A: The university was located in Perpignan. Historically, this territory fell under the Crown of Aragon and later France.

## Why It Matters
The Universitat de Perpinyà serves as a significant historical example of early higher education infrastructure in the region of Roussillon. Spanning from the medieval period (1350) to the end of the 18th century (1793), the institution bridged the academic traditions of the Crown of Aragon and France. Its existence highlights Perpignan's historical role as a cultural and intellectual hub in the Mediterranean region prior to the French Revolution.

The dissolution of the university in 1793 marks a specific turning point in the region's educational history, reflecting the broader political and social shifts of that era. While the original institution ceased to exist, its lineage connects to later educational efforts in the city, specifically the Centre Universitaire de Perpignan. The preservation of its 1787 building image underscores its lasting architectural and institutional footprint.

## Notable For
- **Longevity:** Operating for 443 years (1350–1793).
- **Cross-Border History:** Functioning under both the Crown of Aragon and French governance.
- **Historical Succession:** Being the predecessor to the Centre Universitaire de Perpignan.
- **Architectural Record:** Being depicted in an 1787 image of its edifice.
- **Multilingual Identity:** Holding official names in Catalan, Spanish, and French.

## Body

### Operational Timeline
The Universitat de Perpinyà was established in 1350. It functioned as a primary institution for further education in the region for centuries. The university's operations ceased in 1793.

### Geographic and Political Context
The institution was situated in Perpignan. Throughout its history, the university was associated with two major sovereign entities:
*   **Crown of Aragon**
*   **France**

### Institutional Relationships
The Universitat de Perpinyà is classified as an instance of a **university**. It maintains a specific relationship with modern entities:
*   **Replaced by:** Centre Universitaire de Perpignan
*   **Different from:** University of Perpignan

### Identification and Records
The entity is tracked under various identifiers and names across knowledge bases:
*   **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11bc78d179
*   **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID:** universitat-de-perpinya (former scheme: 0068509)
*   **Aliases:** université de Perpignan, Universidad de Perpiñán, Universitat de Perpinyà (1350-1793), ancienne université de Perpignan.