Henry Sampson (provost)

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Henry Sampson [1] was Provost of Oriel College, Oxford from 1449 to 1476. [2] [3]

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  1. Statue of Sampson
  2. ‘Oxford College Histories: Oriel College’ Ranie, D.W. p58: London; F.E. Robinson & Co;1900
  3. National Archives


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