The University of Salamanca Gains Royal Recognition (1218)

Originally established in 1134 as a Cathedral School, the University of Salamanca grew into a leading center of learning in Iberia. In 1218, King Alfonso IX of León formally recognized it as a "General School of the Kingdom", granting it royal patronage and elevating its status within Leonese and Christian Iberian society.

This recognition marked a significant step in the development of higher education in the Iberian Peninsula, solidifying Salamanca’s reputation as a scholarly and intellectual hub. Over the following centuries, the university would become one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions, attracting students and scholars from across Christendom.