Talk:Thomas Fitzgerald, 7e Comte de Desmond/@comment-24059300-20140508194717

For opening a recognized university, Desmond must have permission from King Edward IV and the Pope. Queen Elizabeth Ie sponsored the opening of Trinity College in 1592. It is probable during his trip to court in August 1464, he met the Dean of the University of Oxford. They discussed how to establish the University of Drogheda. He may even stay in Oxford to visit, meet professors and their students.