The college was founded by Henry VIII in 1546, from the merger of two existing colleges: Michaelhouse (founded by Hervey de Stanton in 1324), and King's Hall (established by Edward II in 1317 and refounded by Edward III in 1337).
O college foi fundado por Henrique VIII en 1546, a partir da fusión de dous colleges anteriores: Michaelhouse (fundado por Hervery de Staton en 1324), e King's Hall (establecido por Eduardo II en 1317 e refundado por Eduardo III en 1337).