About Richard Witton
Richard Witton was a writer.
Richard Witton ( Richard Wytton ) was a Master of University College, Oxford, England.
Witton was Fellow at University College and also a tenant of a College property. He became Master in 1423 or 1424, a post he held until 1428. He claimed that King Alfred had endowed the College with 78 Fellows, which was a complete fabrication. The College was poorer at the end of his time as Master.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Witton?
Master of University College, Oxford in the 15th century
When was Richard Witton born?
Richard Witton was born in England.
What was Richard Witton's occupation?
Richard Witton was a writer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Witton. https://biography.guide/richard-witton/
MLA: "Richard Witton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-witton/.
Chicago: "Richard Witton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-witton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC