William Walker (principal) explained

Reverend Dr William Walker
Birth Date:1704
Death Date:18 June 1761

William Walker (1704 – 1761) was the principal of New Inn Hall and the president of St John's College, Oxford.

Education

He was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) until c.1719.[1]

Matriculation at St John's College, Oxford (3 July 1719), Bachelor of Civil Law (1726), Doctor of Canon Law (1736).[2]

Career

He was the Principal of New Inn Hall from 1745 until 1761[1] and the President of St. John's College, Oxford from 26 July 1757 until 30 November 1757 when he resigned and returned to New Inn Hall.[1] Both positions (Principal and President) were the positions of Head of the College.

He was rector of Barnsley, Gloucestershire (1744-1761) and Tackley (1743-1761).[2] Walker was a Steward of the Old Abingdonian Club in 1749.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Preston, Arthur Edwin. St.Nicholas Abingdon and Other Papers, pre isbn. 354. 1929. Oxford University Press.
  2. Web site: PRESIDENTS OF ST. JOHN'S. Wiki Source.
  3. Web site: Object 13: Stewards of the OA Club. Abingdon School.