William Gwyn

William Gwyn, (b Prescot 11 April 1736 – d Brighton 19 August 1770) was an Oxford college head in the 18th-century.[1]

Gwyn was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford.[2] He held the livings at Cottingham, Northamptonshire; and was Principal of Brasenose[3] from his election on 10 May 1770 until his death four months later.

Notes
  1. "The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford":, Vol 3 p365 à Wood, A: Oxford; Clarendon; 1786
  2. Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). "Gwyn, William (2)" . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource.
  3. BNC web-site
Academic offices
Preceded by
Francis Yarborough		 Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford
1745–1770		 Succeeded by
Ralph Cawley
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