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"Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886" is a document that serves as a record of individuals who were part of the University of Oxford between those years [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. For someone unfamiliar with historical research, its practical utility lies in its ability to provide biographical details for individuals connected to Oxford. This includes information such as their college [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], date of matriculation [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], age at matriculation [1, 2, 3, 4, 5], and sometimes their father's name and occupation, or their own subsequent career, like being a Member of Parliament, a scholar, a fellow, a rector, or a vicar [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Historically, documents like "Alumni Oxonienses" are significant because they offer insights into the social and professional networks of past generations, particularly those who had access to higher education at Oxford. It can help researchers understand family lineages, social mobility, and the types of professions pursued by Oxford alumni over a considerable period [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. While the passages demonstrate the kind of information contained within this work, they do not explicitly detail its broader…
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← Acock, Walter Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster A'Court, Peirce Acres, John → From volume 1 of the work. 2608861 Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 — A'Court, Peirce Joseph Foster A'Court , Peirce, s. Pierce, of Hatchbury, Wilts, arm. Wadham Coll. , matric. 17 July, 1725, aged 18, M.P. Heytesbury 1734-68, assumed the additional final surname of Ashe before 1761; died s.p. Sep., 1768. ← Albert Edward, Prince of Wales Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster…
← Acland, Sir Thomas Dyke, Bart. Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster Acock, Edgar Morton Acock, Walter → From volume 1 of the work. 2203251 Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 — Acock, Edgar Morton Joseph Foster Acock , Edgar Morton, 1s. Thomas, of Holywell, Oxford, gent. Magdalen Coll. , matric. 28 Jan., 1854, aged 17, B.A. 1859, M.A. 1862, vice-principal Carmarthen Training College 1861-3, chaplain {Christ Church, Oxon, 1863-73, assistant master Magdalen College School, Oxon, 1764-9, vicar of Market…
← Abington, Thomas Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster Abley, Thomas Abley, 'Weverus' → From volume 1 of the work. 2607381 Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 — Abley, Thomas Joseph Foster Abley , Thomas, s. Samuel, of Shrawley, co. Worcester, pleb. Worcester Coll. , matric. 30 June, 1736, aged 19, B.A. 1740. ← Abley, 'Weverus' Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster Abney, Charles Edward Abney, Edward Henry → From volume 1 of the work. 2607385 Alumni…
← A'Court, Peirce Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster Acres, John Acton, Edgar → From volume 1 of the work. 2608862 Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 — Acres, John Joseph Foster Acres , John, 1s. John, of Bath, gent. Lincoln Coll. , matric. 17 Nov., 1836, aged 18, B.A. 1840, M.A. 1845, vicar of Ken, Somerset, 1847-75. ← Acres, John Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster Acton, Edgar Acton, Edward (1) → From volume 1 of the work. 2608863 Alumni Oxonienses:…
← Acworth, Geo. Pelham Aufrére Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster Acworth, Granville Lowther Close Acworth, Harry Arbuthnot → From volume 1 of the work. 2608928 Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 — Acworth, Granville Lowther Close Joseph Foster Acworth , Granville Lowther Close, 3s. Nathaniel Brindley, of Northaw, Herts, arm. Exeter Coll. , matric. 23 May, 1874, aged 18. ← Acworth, Granville Lowther Close Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715-1886 by Joseph Foster Acworth,…
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- The text is titled "Penny Universities," yet the content details "Alumni Oxonienses." How might these two seemingly disparate elements be connected, and what implicit statement does their juxtaposition make about the educational landscape of the period?
- The text specifies that "Alumni Oxonienses" is in the public domain. Explain, as if to a peer, the specific criteria mentioned that put this work into the public domain and, more importantly, what the practical implications of this status are for its use and accessibility today.
- The excerpt presents a lengthy list of names. Without knowing anything more about these individuals, what patterns or trends might a researcher attempt to identify from such a list, and what are the inherent limitations or potential biases one must consider when drawing conclusions?
- Given the wealth of detail provided about the formal "Alumni Oxonienses" and the *lack* of direct description for "Penny Universities" despite being the title, what can you infer about the potential characteristics or societal role of "Penny Universities" by contrasting them with the documented institution of Oxford?