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William Gwyn

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William Gwyn (11 April 1736 in Prescot – 19 August 1770 in Brighton) was an Oxford college head.[1]

Gwyn was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford.[2] He held the livings at Cottingham, Northamptonshire; and was Principal of Brasenose[3] from his election on 10 May 1770 until his death four months later.

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  1. ^ "The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford":, Vol 3 p365 à Wood, A: Oxford; Clarendon; 1786
  2. ^ Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). "Gwyn, William (2)" . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource.
  3. ^ BNC web-site
Academic offices
Preceded by Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford
1745–1770
Succeeded by