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'Tripos' verses were Latin (or occasionally Greek) verses composed for distribution, usually as printed sheets, at academic ceremonies in Cambridge from 1565 (at the latest) until 1894. Most of the earliest have as their subjects serious academic questions which were formally debated as part of the ceremonies; many others are humorous or satirical; some are simply on whatever topic happened to take the author's fancy.
The verses were part of the University's ceremony of graduation. Printed on the back of the verses are the names of the successful candidates for a baccalaureate degree.
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The Freeman Foundation was set up following bequest from John Freeman by his will of 1614. The Freeman scholarships started in 1618. The Foundation was based on lands at Risby, Linwood and Tetney ?purchased in 1622
Johnson Exhibitions (Witham and Manthorpe, later Whaplode and Holbeach), 1629
Diggons Foundation (Braintree, Liss and Stepney), 1657
Metcalfe Scholarship (Owstwick), [1680-1722] 1724
John Wilson (admitted 1663) was a Freeman Fellow, 1669 - 1671
Greene Scholarships and Cups (Tamworth), [1730] 1747 (Cups still awarded)
Lodington Benefaction (investments), 1832