Ralph Cole (chancellor)

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Ralph Cole was an English medieval university chancellor. [1]

In 1231? and 1233–8, Cole was Chancellor of Oxford University. [2] There is some confusion between Ralph Cole and Ralph de Maidstone, the Archdeacon of Chester, with respect to the first period of serving as Chancellor in 1231. [2]

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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. 1 2 Wood, Anthony (1790). "Fasti Oxonienses". The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford. pp.  8–10 via Internet Archive.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Robert Grosseteste
Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1231
Succeeded by
Ralph de Maidstone
Preceded by
Richard Batchden
Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1233–1238
Succeeded by
Simon de Bovill