William Gwyn Explained

William Gwyn (11 April 1736 in Prescot – 19 August 1770 in Brighton) was an Oxford college head.^[1]

Gwyn was educated at Brasenose College, Oxford. He held the livings at Cottingham, Northamptonshire; and was Principal of Brasenose^[2] from his election on 10 May 1770 until his death four months later.

Notes and References

1. "The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford":, Vol 3 p365 à Wood, A: Oxford; Clarendon; 1786
2. https://www.bnc.ox.ac.uk/about-brasenose/history/216-brasenose-people/413-principals-list-of-past-and-present BNC web-site