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College of William and Mary

The College of William and Mary is the second oldest university in the United States. Founded under royal charter from King William and Queen Mary of England, the College was established in Williamsburg, Virginia on February 8, 1693.

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College of William and Mary official home page (http://www.wm.edu/)

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