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- The college was founded by Dorothy Wadham (née Petre) in 1610, [ 7] according to the wishes set out in the will of her husband Nicholas Wadham.
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Wadham College was founded in 1610 by Dorothy Wadham, according to the will of her late husband Nicholas Wadham, a member of an ancient Devon and Somerset family. The central buildings, a notable example of Jacobean architecture, were designed by the architect William Arnold and erected between 1610 and 1613.
Wadham College was founded in 1610 in the reign of King James I by Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham. Nicholas Wadham, a member of an ancient Somerset family, died in 1609 leaving his fortune to endow a college at Oxford.
2 days ago · Wadham College. The marble paving was laid shortly before 1673, and about the same time the clock was put in; traditionally designed by Sir Christopher Wren, its original works are now on loan to the Museum of the History of Science. The next work of importance was the building SW. of the main block now known as no. 9 stair.
Jul 20, 2024 · The college was founded by Nicholas Wadham who died in 1609 but whose intentions were carried out by Dorothy (Petre) his widow. The buildings were begun on the site of the former house of Austin Friars, in April 1610 and finished in July 1613; the society was founded in 1612.
Wadham College is a relative late foundation by Oxford standards. It was founded in 1610 by Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham, making it unusual, though not unique, in having more than one founder. History
This is a list of Wadham College, Oxford people, including alumni, Fellows, Deans and Wardens of the College. An alphabetical list of alumni of Wadham college can be found here.
Two of our medical alumn have been awarded honours in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021. Professor Tom Solomon (Medicine, 1984-1990) has been made a CBE for his services to Neurological and Emerging Infections Research, including during the COVID-19 response.
