Founded in 1517, Corpus Christi is one of the oldest college in Oxford University The college, situated on Merton Street between Merton College and Or

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Founded in 1517, Corpus Christi is one of the oldest college in Oxford University The college, situated on Merton Street between Merton College and Oriel College, is one of the smallest in Oxford by student population, having around 230 undergraduates and 120 graduates. The college's historical significance includes its role in the translation of the King James Bible. The college is also noted for the pillar sundial in the main quadrangle, known as the Pelican Sundial, which was erected in 1581 by Charles Turnbull.

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