Ralph Cole (chancellor) explained

Ralph Cole was an English medieval university chancellor.^[1]

In 1231? and 1233–8, Cole was Chancellor of Oxford University.^[2] There is some confusion between Ralph Cole and Ralph de Maidstone, the Archdeacon of Chester, with respect to the first period of serving as Chancellor in 1231.

Notes and References

1. Book: . . Appendix 5: Chancellors of the University . 1988 . 521–522 . 0-333-39917-X . Hibbert . Christopher . Christopher Hibbert.
2. Book: Wood, Anthony . The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford . . Fasti Oxonienses . 1790 . 8–10 .