Who founded the University of Santo Tomas?
Miguel de Benavides
Pedro de San Buenaventura
Juan de Plasencia
Diego de Soria
Answer
Spanish friar Miguel de Benavides, third Archbishop of Manila, founded the University of Santo Tomas on April 28, 1611. He was a prominent figure in the early history of the Philippines.
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