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The William and Mary style was a transitional style between Mannerist and Queen Anne furniture. [4] The William and Mary style was very popular in Britain from 1700 to 1725, [1] and in America until about 1735. [3] It was largely supplanted in both nations by Queen Anne style furniture. [3]
William and Mary may also refer to: Organizations. College of William & Mary in Virginia, or associated organizations: William & Mary Law School;
The Thirteen Club (13 Club) is a secret society at the College of William & Mary, founded in 1890, and noted for its philanthropic practices.Little information has been made public regarding their campus activities. [1]
Print depicting Ancient Campus as it would have appeared before 1859. The Brafferton (left) and President's House (right) flank the Wren Building. The history of the College of William & Mary can be traced back to a 1693 royal charter establishing "a perpetual College of Divinity, Philosophy, Languages, and the good arts and sciences" in the British Colony of Virginia.
The College of William & Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States, was founded in 1693 by a royal charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II. It is a public research university and has more than 94,000 living alumni. [2] [3] Alumni of William & Mary have played important roles in shaping the United States.
The Virginia Informer advocated for expanding free speech rights at William & Mary. In early 2008, the publication worked with free speech advocate and W&M student Braum Katz as well as the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) to have the college administration turn the school into a FIRE "Green Light" university.
[17] [18] The group served as the governing body for the university – ensuring William & Mary’s continuous wellbeing and future prosperity. [14] [15] [16] A seven motif appears elsewhere on the campus. The Royal Charter instructs chancellors to serve seven year terms. [19] The Sunken Gardens area is crossed with seven brick pathways. [20]
Colonel Ebirt was the unofficial school mascot for the College of William & Mary from 2001 to 2005. [1] A green and gold frog that donned a tri-corner hat, Colonel Ebirt was originally used as a promotional tool for Colonial Williamsburg.