When was Cambridge University Press established by King Henry VIII?
King Henry VIII granted letters patent to the University of Cambridge in 1534. This document legally established what is now known as Cambridge University Press.
Questions about Cambridge University Press
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who served as the first practicing University Printer for Cambridge University Press?
Thomas Thomas served as the first practicing University Printer when the printing house opened its doors in 1584. His initial publication was a book titled Two Treatises of the Lord His Holie Supper.
What major merger did Cambridge University Press complete in August 2021?
Cambridge University Press merged with Cambridge Assessment to form Cambridge University Press & Assessment on the 1st of August 2021. Queen Elizabeth II officially approved this merger which combined three distinct publishing groups into one organization.
Why did Cambridge University Press destroy copies of books in 2007?
The press destroyed remaining copies of books following a lawsuit involving Alms for Jihad brought by Saudi billionaire Khalid bin Mahfouz against authors Burr and Collins. The destruction occurred as part of the settlement agreement reached that year.
How many Nobel Prize winners have published works through Cambridge University Press?
Over 170 Nobel Prize winners appear among their published authors including J.J. Thomson who issued the first title by a Nobel Laureate in 1895. Ernest Hemingway won the Literature prize in 1954 after publication with them while Wole Soyinka won the Literature award in 1986.