Mensa scrutiniorum (scrutiny table), 18th-19th c

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Mensa scrutiniorum (scrutiny table), 18th-19th c

Mensa scrutiniorum (scrutiny table), 18th-19th c. It was made for receiving the professor election in the Cervera University. SPAIN. CATALONIA. LLEIDA. Cervera. Cervera Museum

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Administration Bourbon Case Catalonia Cervera Cultura Cultural Culturales Culturas Democracies Democracy Democratic Democratization Dinasty Election Lleida Localities Locality Management Municipalities Municipality Places Professor Receiving Students Towns Universities University Vote Voter Voting Made Scrutiny

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This exquisite 18th-19th century print depicts the Mensa scrutiniorum, or scrutiny table, used during professor elections at the University of Cervera in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain. Established in 1450, the University of Cervera was a significant center of learning during the Spanish Bourbon Dynasty, contributing to the cultural and educational development of the region. The Mensa scrutiniorum was a crucial component of the democratic process at the university. During professor elections, students and faculty would gather around the table to scrutinize the votes cast in each academic department. The table, elegantly adorned with intricate carvings and ornate details, was designed to ensure transparency and fairness in the election process. The print shows the table filled with various boxes and cases, each containing the votes from different departments. Voters, likely students or faculty members, can be seen in the background, carefully examining the contents of the boxes and making their vows before casting their votes. The overall atmosphere is one of seriousness and importance, reflecting the significance of the democratic process in the administration and management of the university. This historical artifact is a testament to the rich cultural and democratic traditions of localities and municipalities in Spain during the 18th and 19th centuries. The print also highlights the importance of education and the role it played in shaping the democratic values and institutions of the time. The University of Cervera's Mensa scrutiniorum is now preserved in the Cervera Museum, a reminder of the university's storied past and its contributions to the development of democracies and democratic values in Spain and beyond.

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