Thomas Cockman
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Revd Dr Thomas Cockman, Doctor of Divinity
(1675–1745) was an Oxford
academic and administrator. He was Master
of University College, Oxford
.
Thomas Cockman was Rector
at Chidingstone in Kent
in 1705.
Cockman's mastership at University College was a contested one, with William Dennison
, who also served as Master between 1722–29. There were two disputed elections held in 1722. Cockman appealed to the Crown
and was declared Master of University College in 1729. The success of Thomas Cockman's appeal involved accepting that King Alfred had founded the College. This myth originated from the late 1380s but it was widely believed by Cockman's time. The ruling at the court hearing meant that the Visitor of University College, who is responsible for resolving such disputes, should be the Crown rather than the University.
In 2008, University College acquired a painting including Thomas Cockman. The painting had remained in Thomas Cockman's family, but was auctioned at Sothebys. The picture is presumed to be a celebration of the success of Cockman's appeal to the Crown
to be declared Master of University College in 1729. This followed two disputed elections held in 1722. The success of Thomas Cockman's appeal involved accepting that King Alfred had founded the College. This myth originated from the late 1380s but it was widely believed by the 1720s. The ruling at the court hearing meant that the Visitor of the College, who is responsible for resolving such disputes, should be the Crown rather than the University.
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divinity is an advanced academic degree in divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teach Christian theology or related religious subjects....
(1675–1745) was an 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...
.
Thomas Cockman was Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
at Chidingstone in Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
in 1705.
Cockman's mastership at University College was a contested one, with William Dennison
William Dennison (academic)
William Dennison was an Oxford academic and administrator. He was a contested Master of University College, Oxford.- Contested Mastership of University College :...
, who also served as Master between 1722–29. There were two disputed elections held in 1722. Cockman appealed to the Crown
The Crown
The Crown is a corporation sole that in the Commonwealth realms and any provincial or state sub-divisions thereof represents the legal embodiment of governance, whether executive, legislative, or judicial...
and was declared Master of University College in 1729. The success of Thomas Cockman's appeal involved accepting that King Alfred had founded the College. This myth originated from the late 1380s but it was widely believed by Cockman's time. The ruling at the court hearing meant that the Visitor of University College, who is responsible for resolving such disputes, should be the Crown rather than the University.
In 2008, University College acquired a painting including Thomas Cockman. The painting had remained in Thomas Cockman's family, but was auctioned at Sothebys. The picture is presumed to be a celebration of the success of Cockman's appeal to the Crown
The Crown
The Crown is a corporation sole that in the Commonwealth realms and any provincial or state sub-divisions thereof represents the legal embodiment of governance, whether executive, legislative, or judicial...
to be declared Master of University College in 1729. This followed two disputed elections held in 1722. The success of Thomas Cockman's appeal involved accepting that King Alfred had founded the College. This myth originated from the late 1380s but it was widely believed by the 1720s. The ruling at the court hearing meant that the Visitor of the College, who is responsible for resolving such disputes, should be the Crown rather than the University.