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Real Colegio de Doncellas Nobles

1551 establishments in SpainBien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the City of ToledoBuildings and structures in Toledo, SpainCatholic schools in SpainDefunct schools in Spain
Educational institutions established in the 1550sGirls' schools in SpainNeo-Mudéjar architecture in SpainSchools in Toledo
Colegio de Doncellas Nobles (Toledo). Portada de la iglesia
Colegio de Doncellas Nobles (Toledo). Portada de la iglesia

The Colegio de Doncellas Nobles is a former girls' school in Toledo (Castile-La Mancha, Spain). It was founded in 1551 by the archbishop of Toledo and cardinal Juan Martínez Silíceo. The project, which had as its patron the king Philip II as well as the archbishop, had as its object the education of young women to be good mothers. Some came from humble families (proposed by the archbishop) and others from noble families from all over Europe (proposed by the king). They were expected to be of "clean blood". Funding was provided for the dowries of former pupils. The College encountered financial problems after some of its endowments were confiscated in the 19th century, but it expanded around 1900. In 1990 it became a University Residence. The building is included in the list of Royal Sites of the Spanish heritage organisation Patrimonio Nacional.

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Real Colegio de Doncellas Nobles
Plaza del Cardenal Silíceo, Toledo

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Plaza del Cardenal Silíceo 1
45002 Toledo
Castile-La Mancha, Spain
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Colegio de Doncellas Nobles (Toledo). Portada de la iglesia
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