Samuel Dennis, D.D., was an English academic administrator at the University of Oxford.
Dennis was elected President (head) of St John's College, Oxford 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 of Oxford University from 1780 until 1784.
A monument was erected in the college to his memory in 1795, sculpted by Richard Westmacott (the elder).
References
- H. E. Salter and Mary D. Lobel, ed. (1954). "St John's College". A History of the County of Oxford: Volume 3: The University of Oxford. Victoria County History. pp. 251–264. Retrieved 16 July 2011.
- "Previous Vice-Chancellors". University of Oxford, UK. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- "Vice Chancellors from the year 1780". The Oxford University Calendar. University of Oxford. 1836. p. 31. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851, Rupert Gunnis
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byThomas Fry | President of St John's College, Oxford 1772–1795 |
Succeeded byMichael Marlow |
| Preceded byGeorge Horne | Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University 1780–1784 |
Succeeded byJoseph Chapman |