Ralph de Sempringham

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Ralph de Sempringham (also Sempryngham, Semplyngham, or Sempyngham) was an English medieval churchman, theologist, university chancellor, and dean. [1]

Between 1252 and 1255, Ralph de Sempringham was Chancellor of Oxford University. [2] In 1254, he was elected Dean of Lichfield.

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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. pp.  10–11 via Internet Archive.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Gilbert de Biham
Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1252–1255
Succeeded by
William de Lodelawe