William Sheffield (academic)
William Sheffield | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1732 |
| Died | 1795 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | College head; museum keeper |
| Employer(s) | Worcester College, Oxford Ashmolean Museum |
| Known for | ProvostofWorcester College Keeperof theAshmolean Museum |
William Sheffield(c. 1732 – 1795) was an English college head andmuseum curator.[1]
Career
[edit]Sheffield wasKeeper(head) of theAshmolean Museumfrom 1772 until his death.[2]He was alsoProvostofWorcester Collegefrom 1777 at theUniversity of Oxforduntil his death, succeedingWilliam Gower.[1]Along with Stephen Long Jacob, aFellowof the college, he was aplantsmanand instrumental in developing 26 acres of newly acquired land at the college, including tree-planting.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ab"Portrait of a Gentleman (probably William Sheffield, c.1732–1795, Provost of Worcester College, 1777–1795, Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum, 1772–1795), British (English) School, Worcester College, University of Oxford".ArtUK.Retrieved3 November2011.
- ^"History of the British Collections: The Eighteenth Century".British Archaeology at the Ashmolean Museum.UK:Ashmolean Museum.Retrieved3 November2011.
- ^"Is this the oldest garden in England?".Country Life.UK. 24 September 2013.Retrieved3 November2011.
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