Irish College, Douai
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The Irish College was a seminary at Douai, France, for Irish Roman Catholics in exile on the continent of Europe to study for the priesthood, modelled on the English College there. Dedicated to St. Patrick, the college was sometimes referred to as St. Patrick's College, Douai.
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Coláiste na nGael, Douai | |
Other names | St. Patrick's College, Douai |
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Type | Seminary |
Active | 1603–1793 |
Founder | Christopher Cusack |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliation | University of Douai (1610–1793) |
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