In what year was Oxford founded?

Answer 1

Oxford became an established seat of learning as early as the 11th century, but the University as we know is today did not start to take shape until the 12th century. In 1167, due to a dispute with France, Henry II banned all English scholars from attending the University of Paris. Many of these exiled scholars congregated at Oxford and the University began a period of rapid development.

Answer 2

city:
Oxford was first occupied in Saxon times, and was initially known as "Oxenaforda". It began with the foundations of St Frideswide's nunnery in the 8th century, and was first mentioned in written records in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 912. In the 10th century Oxford became an important military frontier town between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex and was on several occasions raided by Danes. St Frideswide is the patron saint of both the city and university.
university:
The university traces its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear.

Answer 3

During the 13th century, the first fully endowed, purpose built colleges for graduates appeared, University (1249), Balliol (1263) and Merton (1264). In 1379, New College was founded and became the first to accept undergraduates as well.

Answer 4

Oxford has no clear date of foundation. However, the earliest records of any teaching actually occuring there was around 1096.

Answer 5

founded in 1283

Answer 6

the university? 1167
it is the oldest english speaking university in the world.