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Balliol College, founded in 1263, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Traditionally, the undergraduates are amongst the most politically active in the university, and the college's alumni include several former prime ministers. Balliol attracts more international students than the other undergraduate colleges.
During Benjamin Jowett's Mastership in the 19th century, the College rose from its relative obscurity to occupy the first rank of colleges, and indeed continues to play a prominent role. Herbert Asquith once described Balliol men as possessing "the tranquil consciousness of an effortless superiority".
The College was founded around 1263 by The 5th Baron de Balliol under the guidance of the Bishop of Durham. After his death in 1269, his widow, Dervorguilla of Galloway, made arrangements to ensure the permanence of the College. She provided capital, and in 1282, formulated the College Statutes.
Currently in UK parliament
UK politicians active post-World War II
UK politicians active post-World War I
UK politicians pre-World War I
Politicians/statesmen/monarchs in non-UK countries
Aside from the many notable achievements of its graduates, students and faculty, Balliol also takes pride in its college tortoise, Rosie, named after the notable German Marxist Rosa Luxemburg. Each June, pet tortoises from various Oxford campuses are brought to Corpus Christi College, Oxford where they participate in a very slow race; Balliol's own Rosie has competed and won many times. Taking care of the resident tortoise is one of the many tasks assigned to Balliol students each year.
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