Frere, William, 1775 - 1836 (Master of Downing College)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1775 - 1836
Dates and places
Born, Roydon 1775. Died 1836.
Sphere of activity
Serjeant-at-Law. Master of Downing College 1812-1836. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge 1819-20.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sub-Series
Letters from William Frere, 1808-02-18 - 1812-08-12
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0269/DCPP/HAR/1/8
Scope and Contents
Re: disagreement with Edward Christian over College's power to appoint a Fellow, and Christian's proposed petition to the Chancellor;
re Christian and election to Mastership after death of Francis Annesley (Christian has put in an even more absurd affidavit).
Dates:
1808-02-18 - 1812-08-12
Conditions Governing Access:
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