Founded in 1253 as a college for poor theological students by Robert de Sorbon, Louis IX's chaplain, it took shape as a university under the tutelage of Cardinal Richelieu.
Its founding intent was to allow only the richest students to attend.
mnli hypothesis: Its founding intent was to allow only the richest students to attend. premise: Founded in 1253 as a college for poor theological students by Robert de Sorbon, Louis IX's chaplain, it took shape as a university under the tutelage of Cardinal Richelieu.