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John French

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About John French

John French was an Oxford college head in the 16th-century.

French was educated at Exeter College, Oxford, graduating B.A. in 1530 and M.A. in 1533. He was appointed a Fellow of Exeter in 1530. He was Principal of Hart Hall from 1535 to 1539; and Rector of Exeter College from 1539 to 1542. A priest, he was also the Chaplain of Eton College.

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Education
Exeter College

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John French

· Wikidata: Q96384562

· DBpedia: John French (academic)

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