John Leech (jurist)

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John Leech was an English medieval jurist and university chancellor. [1]

Leech was a Professor of Canon Law at Oxford University. [2] Between 1338–1339, he was 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.  23 via Internet Archive.
Academic offices
Preceded by Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1338–1339
Succeeded by