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La Sorbonne is one of the oldest higher education institution in the world; it was founded by Robert de Sorbon, a clergyman, in 1257, using funding from king Louis IX. Robert de Solbon was also the king's confessor. Initially the institution was dedicated to students who had to live in the street out of poverty (20 students in 1258). Only theology was taught then. La Sorbonne gradually became a university where all higher education subjects can be taught.