Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History

The Regius Chair of Ecclesiastical History at the University of Oxford was founded by Queen Victoria in 1842. Previous Holders of the chair include John McManners, Peter Hinchliff and Henry Mayr-Harting.

The current Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History is Sarah Foot (from Michaelmas 2007). She is also a Canon of Christ Church, Oxford.

Professors

1842 Robert Hussey, first holder 1856 Arthur Penrhyn Stanley 1863–1866 Walter Waddington Shirley 1866 Henry Longueville Mansel 1868–1901 William Bright 1901–1908 Charles Bigg Edward William Watson 1934 Claude Jenkins 1960–1972 Stanley Lawrence Greenslade 1972–1984 John McManners 1992–1995 Peter Hinchliff 1997–2003 Henry Mayr-Harting 2007– Sarah Foot

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