Richard Clayton (academic)
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Richard Clayton was a Canon
, Oxford
academic and administrator. He was Master
of University College, Oxford
from 1665 until his death in 1676.
Clayton was originally from Yorkshire
and matriculated at University College in 1618. In 1629, he was elected as a Percy Fellow at University College in Oxford
. He was bursar
of the College from 1631–34 and 1636–37. He resigned from his Fellowship in 1639 to escape from the Civil War
.
Clayton's son, John, maticulated at University College in 1657.
He became a Prebendary
and then Canon
of Salisbury Cathedral
from 1661. He spent more time in Salisbury
than in Oxford
.
He became Master of University College in 1665. From 1670 to the end of his Mastership, there was great concentration on rebuilding at the College. In 1670, funding for completion of the library was solicited. Between 1670–74, funds were sought for completing the main quadrangle
.
During Clayton's time as Master, John Radcliffe was the pupil of Obadiah Walker
, the next Master of University College. John Radcliffe was subsequently physician to the King and a major benefactor of the College, including the Radcliffe Quad
, immediately to the east of the main quad
.
Clayton died in Salisbury
in 1676, while still Master of University College.
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
, Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
academic and administrator. He was Master
Master (college)
A Master is the title of the head of some colleges and other educational institutions. This applies especially at some colleges and institutions at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge .- See also :* Master A Master (or in female form Mistress) is the title of the head of some...
of University College, Oxford
University College, Oxford
.University College , is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. As of 2009 the college had an estimated financial endowment of £110m...
from 1665 until his death in 1676.
Clayton was originally from Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
and matriculated at University College in 1618. In 1629, he was elected as a Percy Fellow at University College in Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
. He was bursar
Bursar
A bursar is a senior professional financial administrator in a school or university.Billing of student tuition accounts are the responsibility of the Office of the Bursar. This involves sending bills and making payment plans with the ultimate goal of getting the student accounts paid off...
of the College from 1631–34 and 1636–37. He resigned from his Fellowship in 1639 to escape from the Civil War
English Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists...
.
Clayton's son, John, maticulated at University College in 1657.
He became a Prebendary
Prebendary
A prebendary is a post connected to an Anglican or Catholic cathedral or collegiate church and is a type of canon. Prebendaries have a role in the administration of the cathedral...
and then Canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
of Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England, considered one of the leading examples of Early English architecture....
from 1661. He spent more time in Salisbury
Salisbury
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England and the only city in the county. It is the second largest settlement in the county...
than in Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
.
He became Master of University College in 1665. From 1670 to the end of his Mastership, there was great concentration on rebuilding at the College. In 1670, funding for completion of the library was solicited. Between 1670–74, funds were sought for completing the main quadrangle
Quadrangle (architecture)
In architecture, a quadrangle is a space or courtyard, usually rectangular in plan, the sides of which are entirely or mainly occupied by parts of a large building. The word is probably most closely associated with college or university campus architecture, but quadrangles may be found in other...
.
During Clayton's time as Master, John Radcliffe was the pupil of Obadiah Walker
Obadiah Walker
Obadiah Walker was an English academic and Master of University College, Oxford from 1676 to 1688.-Life:Walker was born at Darfield near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and was educated at University College, Oxford, becoming a fellow and tutor of this College and a prominent figure in University circles...
, the next Master of University College. John Radcliffe was subsequently physician to the King and a major benefactor of the College, including the Radcliffe Quad
Radcliffe Quad
The Radcliffe Quadrangle is the second quadrangle of University College, Oxford, England...
, immediately to the east of the main quad
Quadrangle (architecture)
In architecture, a quadrangle is a space or courtyard, usually rectangular in plan, the sides of which are entirely or mainly occupied by parts of a large building. The word is probably most closely associated with college or university campus architecture, but quadrangles may be found in other...
.
Clayton died in Salisbury
Salisbury
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England and the only city in the county. It is the second largest settlement in the county...
in 1676, while still Master of University College.