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John Wills

d. 1806

Warden of Wadham College, Oxford

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About John Wills

John Wills was a writer.

John Wills (1741 – 16 June 1806) was an English academic administrator at the University of Oxford.

John Wills, the only son of John Wills, was born in Seaborough. He matriculated at Hertford College, Oxford in 1758, aged 17, graduating B.A. 1761, M.A. 1765, B.D. & D.D. 1783. He became a Fellow of Hertford College in 1765.

In the church, Wills was appointed rector of Tydd St Mary, Lincolnshire in 1778, and Seaborough in 1779. While Warden at Wadham College, Wills was also Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University from 1792 until 1796.

Wills was a significant benefactor to Wadham College.

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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Wills?

Warden of Wadham College, Oxford

When did John Wills die?

John Wills died on 16 June 1806.

What was John Wills's occupation?

John Wills was a writer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Wills

· Wikidata: Q6264449

· DBpedia: John Wills (academic administrator)

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