Samuel Dennis (academic)

Samuel Dennis, D.D., was an English academic administrator at the University of Oxford.

Dennis was elected President (head) of St John's College, Oxford in 1772, a post he held until 1795.[1] During his time at St John's College, more rooms were added on the north side of the college. Dennis was also Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University from 1780 until 1784.[2][3]

A monument was erected in the college to his memory in 1795, sculpted by Richard Westmacott (the elder).[4]

References

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  1. ^ H. E. Salter and Mary D. Lobel, ed. (1954). "St John's College". A History of the County of Oxford: Volume 3: The University of Oxford. Victoria County History. pp. 251–264. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Previous Vice-Chancellors". University of Oxford, UK. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Vice Chancellors from the year 1780". The Oxford University Calendar. University of Oxford. 1836. p. 31. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  4. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851, Rupert Gunnis
Academic offices
Preceded by President of St John's College, Oxford
1772–1795
Succeeded by
Preceded by Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University
1780–1784
Succeeded by