<P> The College of William & Mary ( also known as William & Mary , or W&M ) is a public research university in Williamsburg , Virginia . Founded in 1693 by letters patent issued by King William III and Queen Mary II , it is the second - oldest institution of higher education in the United States , after Harvard University . </P>
<P> The College of William & Mary ( also known as William & Mary , or W&M ) is a public research university in Williamsburg , Virginia . Founded in 1693 by letters patent issued by King William III and Queen Mary II , it is the second - oldest institution of higher education in the United States , after Harvard University . </P>
who was the college of william and mary named after
who was the college of william and mary named after
King William III Queen Mary II
King William III Queen Mary II