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William de Remmyngton

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The remains of Sawley Abbey, historically in Yorkshire and now in Lancashire, where William de Remmyngton was a Cistercian monk.
William de Remmyngton
Other names William de Remmington, William Remmington
Occupations 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.

References

  1. Back to citation Hibbert, Christopher, ed. (1988). "Appendix 5: Chancellors of the University". The Encyclopaedia of Oxford. Macmillan. pp. 521–522. ISBN 0-333-39917-X.
  2. Back to citation Wood, Anthony (1790). "Fasti Oxonienses". The History and Antiquities of the Colleges and Halls in the University of Oxford. p. 28 – via Internet Archive.