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City and administrative district (pop., 2001: 108,878), eastern England.

It is the county seat of Cambridgeshire. Cambridge lies on the River Cam, a tributary of the Ouse, north of London. Originally a fording site, Cambridge possesses earthworks and Roman remains. Two monastic foundations date from the 11th-12th centuries. Cambridge received its first charter in 1207. It is best known as the site of the University of Cambridge, noted for its educational excellence and outstanding architecture. The city's economy is linked to the university and its research and development services.


Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge.

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