William Clynt

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William Clynt DD (died 17 February 1424) was an English medieval cathedral singer, college Fellow, and university Chancellor.

Clynt was a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford and Chancellor of the University of Oxford during 1408–09. [1] He was Chantor (chief singer) at Lincoln Cathedral and was buried at Lincoln inside the cathedral. [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. Wood, Anthony (1790). "Fasti Oxonienses". The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford. p.  38 via Internet Archive.
Academic offices
Preceded by Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1409–1409
Succeeded by