Author Description
This three-volume reference, originally published in 1957-59 and out of print since 1973, is the most exhaustive source of information available on the men who attended the University of Oxford prior to 1500, men "varying greatly in their attainments, fortune, and importance, who in theaggregate represent a very influential section of medieval society in these islands." The Register contains more than 12,000 entries arranged alphabetically that detail variant spellings of surnames; particulars of date of birth, place of origin, and parentage; and licenses to study, membershipin colleges and halls, college offices held, courses of study and degrees, ordinations and licenses to preach, benefices obtained, ecclesiastical offices held, and careers after leaving the University.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This reference work investigates the biographical details and professional trajectories of over 12,000 individuals who attended the University of Oxford prior to 1500. A. B. Emden, a noted historian, compiled this exhaustive dataset to provide a comprehensive record of the university's influence on medieval society. The work serves as a foundational prosopographical study, utilizing archival records to reconstruct the lives of students ranging from obscure scholars to prominent ecclesiastical figures.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Alphabetical entries for individuals attending Oxford from the university's inception through 1500.
- Detailed records of academic progression, including degrees, licenses to study, and college affiliations.
- Biographical data points such as parentage, place of origin, and career paths post-graduation.
- Documentation of ecclesiastical appointments, ordinations, and preaching licenses.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and medievalists regard this register as an indispensable primary resource for understanding the social and intellectual composition of the medieval university. Experts frequently cite the work for its meticulous archival rigor and its role in mapping the professional networks of pre-Reformation scholars.
Page Count:
728
Publication Date:
1989-08-31
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019951562X
ISBN-13:
9780199515622
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