James de Cobeham

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James de Cobeham
BornBefore 1300
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)medieval Canon law jurist and university chancellor
Known for Chancellor of the University of Oxford

James de Cobeham (also de Cobham) was an English medieval Canon law jurist and university chancellor. [1]

James de Cobeham was a Professor of Canon law. [2] He was elected as Chancellor of the University of Oxford between 1300 and 1302. [3]

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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.  17 via Internet Archive.
  3. Salter, Herbert Edward; Galbraith, Vivian Hunter (1924). "James de Cobeham". Snappe's Formulary and Other Records. Clarendon Press. p. 55.
Academic offices
Preceded by Chancellor of the University of Oxford
1300–1302
Succeeded by