Convert HTML codes to plain text

Question

I've a string for example like this:

Col´gio

How can I convert it to:

Colégio

Without having to do a replace for all the html codes

Answer 1

Just for completion:

If you are using .NET 4.0+ you can also use WebUtility.HtmlDecode

Answer 2

System.Web.HttpUtility.HtmlDecode("Col´gio");