Chancellor of the University of Dublin

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Chancellor of the University of Dublin
Incumbent
Mary McAleese
since 6 December 2019;3 years ago (6 December 2019)
AppointerElected by the senate of the university
First holder The 1st Baron Burghley
DeputyPro-Chancellors
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Introduction

The Chancellor of the University of Dublin is the titular head of the University of Dublin, generally referred to by its sole college, Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592. [1] The current Chancellor is Mary McAleese, former president of Ireland. [2]

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Chancellors of the University of Dublin

Vice-Chancellors and Pro-Chancellors of the University of Dublin

The Chancellor of the University of Dublin is supported by a number of Pro-Chancellors who may act in his/her place. The appointment was formerly known as the Vice-Chancellor; this post was held by one individual who acted as deputy to the Chancellor. In 1964, the Vice-Chancellor was replaced by a group of Pro-Chancellors (up to a maximum of six): the seniority of the Pro-Chancellors is determined by date of election. [4] [5]

Vice-Chancellors

Pro-Chancellors

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References

  1. ↑ "Former Chancellors". Trinity College, Dublin. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Inauguration Chancellor Mary McAleese". Trinity College Dublin. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Library Archive". London: The Royal Society . Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "Pro-Chancellor's Role". Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Former Pro-Chancellors". Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  6. ↑ Ford, Alan (21 June 2007). James Ussher: Theology, History, and Politics in Early-Modern Ireland and England. Oxford University Press. p. 27. ISBN   9780000001207.
  7. ↑ Return of the name of every member of the lower house of parliament of England, Scotland and Ireland, page 615
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