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Which Oxford college, founded in 1264, was the first to be established as a college rather than a hall?
Answer: Merton College — Merton was founded by Walter de Merton and established the collegiate model with its own statutes and endowments.
- A Balliol College
- B University College
- C Merton College ✓
- D Christ Church
Merton was founded by Walter de Merton and established the collegiate model with its own statutes and endowments.