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Parens scientiarum

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Parens scientiarum
Latin for 'The Mother of Sciences'
Papal bull of Pope Gregory IX
Coat of arms of Pope Gregory IX
Signature date 13 April 1231
SubjectOn the University of Paris

Parens scientiarum (Latin: The Mother of Sciences) is the incipit designating a papal bull issued by Pope Gregory IX on April 13, 1231, after the University of Paris strike of 1229. The bull assured the independence and self-governance of the University of Paris, where the pope had studied theology.[1]

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  1. ^ Peter R. McKeon'The Status of the University of Paris as Parens scientiarum: An Episode in the Development of its Autonomy,' Speculum 39.4 (Oct. 1964): 651-675; Andrew G. Traver, 'Rewriting History?: The Parisian Secular Masters' Apologia of 1254,' History of Universities 15 (1997-9): 9-45.

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