John Beke (academic administrator) explained

John Beke, STB[1] was an Oxford college head in the 15th-century.[2]

Beke was appointed Rector of Lincoln College, Oxford[3] on 7 May 1434 by the Visitor (then William Grey).[4] He later served as Rector at Oddington, Oxfordshire in 1443-1444.[5]

Notes and References

  1. 'Oxoniensis academia: or, The antiquities and curiosities of the University of Oxford'Pointe, J. p51: Oxford; Birt; 1749
  2. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/oxon/vol3/pp163-173 British History On-line
  3. https://archives.lincoln.ox.ac.uk/records/LC/G/CHA/17 Lincoln College Archives
  4. Book: Green . V.H.H. . The Commonwealth of Lincoln College 1427-1977 . 1979 . Oxford University Press . Oxford . 13.
  5. Web site: Parishes: Oddington . British History Online . 30 September 2023.