| William Sheffield | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1732 |
| Died | 1795 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | College head; museum keeper |
| Employer(s) | Worcester College, Oxford Ashmolean Museum |
| Known for | Provost of Worcester College Keeper of the Ashmolean Museum |
William Sheffield (c. 1732 – 1795) was an English college head and museum curator.
Career
Sheffield was Keeper (head) of the Ashmolean Museum from 1772 until his death. He was also Provost of Worcester College from 1777 at the University of Oxford until his death, succeeding William Gower. Along with Stephen Long Jacob, a Fellow of the college, he was a plantsman and instrumental in developing 26 acres of newly acquired land at the college, including tree-planting.
References
- ^ "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. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- "History of the British Collections: The Eighteenth Century". British Archaeology at the Ashmolean Museum. UK: Ashmolean Museum. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- "Is this the oldest garden in England?". Country Life. UK. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
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| Preceded byWilliam Gower | Provost of Worcester College, Oxford 1777–1795 |
Succeeded byWhittington Landon |
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