William Sheffield (c. 1732 – 1795) was an English college head and museum curator.[1]
William Sheffield | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1732 |
| Died | 1795 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | College head; museum keeper |
| Employer(s) | Worcester College, Oxford Ashmolean Museum |
| Known for | Provost of Worcester College Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum |
Career
editSheffield was Keeper (head) of the Ashmolean Museum from 1772 until his death.[2] He was also Provost of Worcester College from 1777 at the University of Oxford until his death, succeeding William Gower.[1] Along with Stephen Long Jacob, a Fellow of the college, he was a plantsman and instrumental in developing 26 acres of newly acquired land at the college, including tree-planting.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Portrait of a Gentleman (probably William Sheffield, c.1732–1795, Provost of Worcester College, 1777–1795, Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, 1772–1795), British (English) School, Worcester College, University of Oxford". ArtUK. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ^ "History of the British Collections: The Eighteenth Century". British Archaeology at the Ashmolean Museum. UK: Ashmolean Museum. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ^ "Is this the oldest garden in England?". Country Life. UK. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
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