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What was the original name of the University of Ottawa?

  • College of Bytown

  • Ottawa University

  • Bytown University

  • Ottawa College

Answer

The University of Ottawa was first established as the College of Bytown in 1848. It was renamed the College of Ottawa in 1861 and received university status five years later.
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