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.\n\nAnswer this question based on the passage: who was the college of william and mary named after? Let's think fast. Stream of consciousness:
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This is the relevant information: 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. So the final answer is King William III and Queen Mary II.
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