Joseph Loscombe Richards

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Joseph Loscombe Richards, [1] D.D.(b Tamerton Foliot 21 October 1798; d Oxford 21 October 1854) was an Oxford college head in the 19th century. [2]

Richards was educated at Exeter College, Oxford. [3] He was a Fellow there from 1818 to 1837; and Rector from 1838 until his death. [4] An ordained Anglican priest, he was also Rector of Bushey from 1835 to 1838.

Academic offices
Preceded by Rector of Exeter College, Oxford
19838–18546
Succeeded by

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References

  1. V & A Collections
  2. "Visitation of England and Wales Notes: Volume 1 1896” Howard, J.J/Crisp, F.A p62: Bowie, MD; Heritage Books; 1997 (reprint) ISBN   0-7884-0622-1
  3. Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). "Richards, Joseph Loscombe"  . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886 . Oxford: Parker and Co via Wikisource.
  4. The Times Thursday, 16 March 1854 Issue 21690 p.7