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The Cambridge Apostles (also known as the Conversazione Society) is or was an intellectual society at the University of Cambridge founded in 1820 by George Tomlinson, a Cambridge student who became the first Bishop of Gibraltar. Student George Tomlinson founded what he called the "Conversazione Society" at the University of Cambridge on 1 April 1820.[1][2][3][4] This intellectual society soon was called the Cambridge Apostles because of its twelve original members.[4] These founding members were it seems Tory, evangelical Anglican students from St John's College, Cambridge.[3][4] New members were invited and elected to membership by the extant membership. The membership and activities of the society were secret, but it met regularly at least until 1970. The Apostles was essentially formed as a discussion group to explore and debate, in a small group, questions of philosophy, politics, ethics, governance, and religion, inter alia.[3][4] Meetings were held once per week, traditionally on

Cambridge Apostles - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Secret society at the University of Cambridge, UK Cambridge Apostles Founded 1 April 1820 ; 206 years ago ( 1820-04-01 ) University of Cambridge Type Secret society Affiliation Independent Status Unknown Emphasis Debate Scope Local Chapters 1 Former name Conversazione Society Headquarters Cambridge, England United Kingdom The Cambridge Apostles (also known as the Conversazione Society ) is or was an intellectual society at the University of Cambridge founded in 1820 by George Tomlinson , a Cambridge student wh

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