William de Remmyngton explained

William de Remmyngton
Nationality:English
Other Names:William de Remmington, William Remmington
Occupation:Cistercian monk, University chancellor
Known For:Chancellor of the University of Oxford (1372–1373)
Predecessor:William de Heytisbury
Successor:William de Wylton

William de Remmyngton (also Remmington) was an English medieval monk and university chancellor.[1]

William de Remmyngton was a Cistercian monk at Sawley Abbey, then in the West Riding of Yorkshire. He was Chancellor of the University of Oxford between 1372 and 1373.[2] He was opposed to John Wycliffe at Oxford.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Encyclopaedia of Oxford. . 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 . 28 .