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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 04, 2026 | ||
| Questions and answers added. | Mar 21, 2025 | ||
| Links added. | Jun 22, 2023 | ||
| Invalidated site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Universities. | Apr 27, 2020 | ||
| Media added. | Aug 15, 2019 | ||
| Removed table. | Aug 20, 2018 | ||
| Article revised to mention the existence of universities in Asia and Africa in ancient times. | Dec 13, 2013 | ||
| Article restructured. | Aug 21, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Universities. | Jul 31, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jul 30, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jul 29, 2008 | ||
| Media added. | Jun 23, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 15, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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