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The St. Scholastica Day Riot

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Histories of Conflict and Violence: The Clash Between Town and Gown

Exploring the violent clashes and social class divisions between university academics and townspeople, culminating in the lynching of three faculty members in 1209. The aftermath of this event led to fear among the university community, prompting the establishment of a new university in Cambridge.

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