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Richard Witton

Master of University College, Oxford in the 15th century

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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.

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Born
England
Occupation
Employers
University of Oxford
Also known as
Richard Wytton

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Master of University College, Oxford in the 15th century

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Witton

· Wikidata: Q7330053

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