Samuel Dennis,
D.D., was an
English academic administrator at the
University of Oxford
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.
Dennis was elected
President
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(head) of
St John's College, Oxford
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in 1772, a post he held until 1795. During his time at St John's College, more rooms were added on the north side of the college. Dennis was also
Vice-Chancellor
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of
Oxford University
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from 1780 until 1784.
A monument was erected in the college to his memory in 1795, sculpted by
Richard Westmacott (the elder).
[Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851, Rupert Gunnis]
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