William Wake
William Wake served as the chancellor of the College of William and Mary twice from 1721 until 1729 and then again from 1736 until his death in 1737. He succeeded Thomas Tenison as the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1716 and held that position until 1737.
Preceded by | College of William and Mary Chancellor | Succeeded by |
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John Robinson
1714-1721 |
William Wake
1721-1729 |
Edmund Gibson
1729-1736 |
Preceded by | College of William and Mary Chancellor | Succeeded by |
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Edmund Gibson
1729-1736 |
William Wake
1736-1737 |
Edmund Gibson
1737-1748 |
References
- "William Wake." Wikipedia.
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