Thomas Benwell
Thomas Benwell (aka Thomas Benyngwell[1]) was a Master of University College, Oxford, England.[2]
Benwell was a mature commoner and Fellow at University College. He was also a tenant of a College property.[2] He became Master in 1428, a post he held until 1441. He was said to be an eminent preacher according to Thomas Caius, a later Master of the College.[1]
References
- 1 2 Carr, William, University College, Routledge, 1998. ISBN 978-0-415-18632-2. Chapter IV, The Fifteenth Century: Early Benefactors, Buildings, and Further Statutes (pages 53–73).
- 1 2 Darwall-Smith, Robin, A History of University College, Oxford. Oxford University Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-19-928429-0. Pages 54–67, 76, 94, 106.
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| Preceded by Richard Witton |
Master of University College, Oxford 1428–1441 |
Succeeded by John Martyn |
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