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The College of San Fernando de México was a special school for priests in Mexico City. It was started by a group called the Franciscans on October 15, 1734. This school was also known as a Colegio Apostólico, which means an apostolic college.

The main goal of this college was to train Roman Catholic priests. These priests would then go to work with the native people living in a large area called the Viceroyalty of New Spain. This area included parts of what is now Mexico and the southwestern United States. The college made sure these priests had the right training to help and teach the local communities.

Important People from the College

Many students who attended the College of San Fernando de México became important figures in the history of the region. They often went on to establish missions and work closely with indigenous communities.

Gregório Amúrrio
Narciso Durán
Vicente Fustér
Luís Jayme
José Joaquin Jimeno
Pablo de Mugártegui
Vicente Pascual Oliva
Francisco Palóu
Mariano Payéras
Andrés Quintana
José Bernardo Sánchez
Vicente de Santa María
José Francisco de Paula Señan
Junípero Serra
Buenaventura Sitjar

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