George Ellison (died June 1557) was a Master of University College, Oxford, England. [1] [2]
Ellison was a Fellow of University College and was elected Master of the College on 30 November 1551. [1] He died in post in June 1557. Anthony Salveyn, who succeeded Ellison as Master of University College from 1557–58, was probably Richard Salveyn's brother, who preceded Ellison. [2]
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Richard Salveyn was a Master of University College, Oxford, England.
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Preceded by Richard Salveyn | Master of University College, Oxford 1551–1557 | Succeeded by Anthony Salveyn |
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