Hugh de Willoughby

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Hugh de Willoughby DD was an English medieval theologian and university chancellor. [1]

Hugh de Willoughby achieved a Doctor of Divinity degree. [2] Between 1334–5, he was Chancellor of Oxford University. Between 1347–8, he was Vice-Chancellor of the University.

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References

  1. Hibbert, Christopher, ed. (1988). "Appendix 5: Chancellors of the University". The Encyclopaedia of Oxford . Macmillan. pp. 521–522. ISBN   0-333-39917-X.
  2. Wood, Anthony (1790). "Fasti Oxonienses". The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford. p.  22 via Internet Archive.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Ralph Radyn
Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1334–1335
Succeeded by
Robert de Stratford
Preceded by
John de Reigham
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1347–1348
Succeeded by
William de Hawkesworth