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| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Neville | Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge 1593–1595 | Succeeded by John Palmer |
| Preceded by William Whitaker | Master of St John's College, Cambridge 1595–1612 | Succeeded by Owen Gwyn |