William Walker (principal)
Reverend Dr William Walker | |
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 Stained glass by C.E Kempe in the Grundy Library, Abingdon School containing the name William Walker | |
| Born | 1704 |
| Died | 18 June 1761 |
William Walker (1704 – 1761) was the principal of New Inn Hall and the president of St John's College, Oxford.
Education[]
He was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) until c.1719.[1]
Matriculation at St John's College, Oxford (3 July 1719), Bachelor of Civil Law (1726), Doctor of Canon Law (1736).[2]
Career[]
He was the Principal of New Inn Hall from 1745 until 1761[1] and the President of St. John's College, Oxford from 26 July 1757 until 30 November 1757 when he resigned and returned to New Inn Hall.[1] Both positions (Principal and President) were the positions of Head of the College.
He was rector of Barnsley, Gloucestershire (1744-1761) and Tackley (1743-1761).[2] Walker was a Steward of the Old Abingdonian Club in 1749.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c Preston, Arthur Edwin (1929). St.Nicholas Abingdon and Other Papers, pre isbn. Oxford University Press. p. 354.
- ^ a b "PRESIDENTS OF ST. JOHN'S". Wiki Source.
- ^ "Object 13: Stewards of the OA Club". Abingdon School.
- 1704 births
- 1761 deaths
- People educated at Abingdon School
- Principals of New Inn Hall, Oxford
- Presidents of St John's College, Oxford