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University of Edinburgh. Chancellor (1859-)

 Organization

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Biography

Along with the Rector (in its modern guise) and Vice-Chancellor, the office of Chancellor was instituted following the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858. Elected by the General Council as its President, the office was held for life until 2010, when the then Duke of Edinburgh retired after almost six decades in the role. The Chancellor nominates an Assessor to sit on University Court.

Chancellors of the University of Edinburgh
1859 - Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868)
1868 - John Inglis, Lord Glencorse (1810-1891)
1891 - Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour(1848-1930)
1930 - Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937)
1937 - John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir (1875-1940)
1946 - Victor Alexander John Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow (1887-1952)
1953 - Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921- )
2011 - Anne, Princess Royal (1950- )

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Chancellor, 1930-1983

 undefined — Box EUA-A-472
Identifier: EUA IN1/GOV/Da.11
Scope and Contents

Files, arranged by Chancellor, relating to their election, installation and also including related material. Covering the following individuals:


  1. Sir James Matthew Barrie
  2. Lord Tweedsmuir
  3. Marquess of Linlithgow
  4. H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Dates: 1930-1983
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / University Governance and legal basis of the university

Chancellor: Installation of HRH Duke of Edinburgh (1), 1952-1953

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 29
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/31
Scope and Contents

Chancellor: Istsallation of HRH Duke of Edinburgh (1)

Dates: 1952-1953
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellor: Installation of HRH Duke of Edinburgh (2), 1953-1954

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 30
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/32
Scope and Contents

Chancellor: Istsallation of HRH Duke of Edinburgh (2)

Dates: 1953-1954
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellor: Visit in 1954 (Arts Faculty Centre, Dinner in Upper Library, Phonetics Department), 1954

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 31
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/33
Scope and Contents

Chancellor: Visit in 1954 (Arts Faculty Centre, Dinner in Upper Library, Phonetics Department)

Dates: 1954
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellor: Visit in 1960 (Holland House, New Engineering Building, School of Agriculture Opening), 1960

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 32
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/34
Scope and Contents

Chancellor: Visit in 1960 (Holland House, New Engineering Building, School of Agriculture Opening)

Dates: 1960
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellors: Baron Tweedsmuir, 1938-1940

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 34
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/39
Scope and Contents

Chancellors: Baron Tweedsmuir

Dates: 1938-1940
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellors: Earl of Balfour, 1922-1930

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 34
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/36
Scope and Contents

Chancellors: Earl of Balfour

Dates: 1922-1930
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellors: Marquess of Linlithgow, 1946-1952

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 34
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/38
Scope and Contents

Chancellors: Marquess of Linlithgow

Dates: 1946-1952
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellorship, 1930-1953

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 35
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/40
Scope and Contents

Chancellorship

Dates: 1930-1953
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous

Chancellors:Sir James Barrie, 1930-1937

 File — Box Secretary's box file: Misc 34
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A/7/37
Scope and Contents

Chancellors:Sir James Barrie

Dates: 1930-1937
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Records of the University of Edinburgh / Administration and Support Services / University Secretary / File Series 'A' / Miscellaneous