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William Lancaster (1650–1717), Provost (1704–1717) (copy)

Thomas Murray (1663–1735)

The Queen's College, University of Oxford

William Lancaster (1650–1717), Provost (1704–1717)

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Born in Westmorland, the sitter entered Queen's in 1670. He became a Fellow in 1678 and DD in 1692. He was Vicar of Oakley and of St Martin-in-the-Fields in 1692 and Archdeacon of Middlesex in 1705. The sitter was elected Provost, 1704–1717 and Vice-Chancellor, 1705–1709. He was instrumental in demolishing the old buildings and starting the construction of the new front quad.

The Queen's College, University of Oxford

Oxford

Title

William Lancaster (1650–1717), Provost (1704–1717)

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 126 x W 102 cm

Accession number

46

Work type

Painting

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Thomas Murray

1663–1735

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