Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, Oxfordshire, South-Central England, British Isles

Corpus Christi College, Oxford University is in Oxford University.

Around 1515 Bishop Richard Foxe [aged 67] founded Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

In 1523 Bishop Richard Pate graduated BA from Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

Around 1544 Giles Strangeways [aged 15] educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

In 1595 Robert More [aged 13] educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

In 1598 Robert More [aged 16] was awarded Bachelor of Arts at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

On 13th November 1609 Edward Spencer [aged 15] was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

On 18th February 1612 Edward Spencer [aged 17] graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

In 1649 James Hayes [aged 12] was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

In 1706 Thomas Turner [aged 60] began what are now the Fellows' buildings at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, to a design attributed to Henry Aldrich. They were completed in 1712.

On 2nd February 1712 Henry Hare 3rd Baron Coleraine [aged 18] matriculated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University. He was under the tuition of John Rogers, who in 1716 married his sister Lydia.

On 1st March 1722 Thomas Aston 4th Baronet [aged 18] matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy

The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.

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On 24th August 1724 William Morice 3rd Baronet [aged 17] matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

On 7th October 1733 Thomas Stayner [aged 68] died at West Hampton, Essex. He was buried at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

On 9th April 1768 Richard Worsley 7th Baronet [aged 17] matriculated Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

On 15th November 1832 John Allen Giles [aged 24] was electeda Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.

Richard Spencer graduated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.