William Gwyn
English academic
About William Gwyn
William Gwyn (11 April 1736 in Prescot – 19 August 1770 in Brighton) was an Oxford college head.
Gwyn was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford. He held the livings at Cottingham, Northamptonshire; and was Principal of Brasenose from his election on 10 May 1770 until his death four months later.
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