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Stephen Niblett

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Stephen Niblett D.D. (1697–1766) was an English academic administrator at the University of Oxford.

Niblett was elected Warden (head) of All Souls College, Oxford in 1726, a post he held until 1766.[1] During his time as Warden of All Souls College, he was also Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University from 1735 until 1738.[2][3]

A monument to Niblett and his wife Elizabeth was erected at All Souls College, Oxford in 1766, being sculpted by Nicholas Read.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Salter, H. E.; Lobel, Mary D., eds. (1954). "All Souls College". A History of the County of Oxford: Volume 3: The University of Oxford. Victoria County History. pp. 173–193. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  2. ^ "Previous Vice-Chancellors". University of Oxford, UK. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Vice-Chancellors from the year 1660". The Oxford University Calendar. University of Oxford. 1817. pp. 27–28. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
  4. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851 by Rupert Gunnis p.316
Academic offices
Preceded by Warden of All Souls College, Oxford
1726–1766
Succeeded by
Preceded by Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University
1735–1738
Succeeded by