Monarchy and Universities in the Hispanic kingdoms (13th-15th centuries): interventionism in their government and funding

This paper studies the differences between Crowns of Castile and Aragon in relationship monarchy universities Late Middle Ages. In case first Castilian universities, it nuances excessive importance that historiography has granted to monarchs their foundation instead stresses initiative came from bishops cathedral chapters before being seconded by royalty. It also describes changes royal intervention university funding protection. As regards Crown Aragon, emphasises role urban oligarchy municipal corporations creation together with king bishops. was reason for despite initial opposition 13th century an institution its own jurisdiction outside control.