Corpus Christi College | College History and University Clothing

Corpus Christi College was founded in 1517 by Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester and a trusted diplomatic and political advisor to kings Henry VII and Henry VIII. It is the 12th oldest college in Oxford. The College occupies the site of several academic halls in medieval Oxford. These halls were houses that belonged to monasteries.

This is one of the smallest colleges in Oxford by student population. There are around 250 undergraduates and 90 graduates. The college traditionally keeps at least one tortoise as a living mascot, cared for by an elected 'Tortoise Keeper'. The 'Tortoise Fair', at which the Corpus tortoise(s) are raced against tortoises belonging to other colleges and local residents, is an annual event held to raise funds for charity. The current tortoise is named 'Foxe', after the founder of the college.

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