Trinity College Dublin

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Trinity College Dublin built?1592 by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I
2. What is Trinity College Dublin known for?Literary works (Wilde, Stoker), scientific inventions (hypodermic needle, steam turbine), coining 'electron'
3. What is the location?Dublin, Republic of Ireland
4. Why was Trinity College Dublin made a Protestant school?The Tudor kings wanted to strengthen their control in Ireland. They built the college to give education to the Protestant ruling class.
5. What cool things can you see in the Old Library?The library has the Book of Kells, a beautiful old book from the 9th century. It also keeps the Brian Boru harp and a copy of the 1916 Irish Declaration.

Royal Charter: An official document issued by a monarch granting specific rights, privileges, or establishing an institution.
Ascendancy: The period of dominance by the Protestant ruling class in Ireland from the 17th to the early 20th century.
Legal Deposit Library: A library with the legal right to receive a copy of every publication issued in its country.
Illuminated Manuscript: A manuscript in which the text is supplemented by the addition of decoration, such as borders and miniatures.