Charles Henry Sampson (1859-1936)[1] was Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford, from 1920[2] until his death.[3]

Sampson was born in Bristol and educated at Bristol Grammar School and Balliol College, Oxford. A mathematician, he became a Fellow of Brasenose in 1882; a Tutor in 1884; and a Senior Tutor in 1894.[4]

His son Ronald died in the Great War.[5] Sampson himself died on 5 November 1936.[6]

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  1. ^ "CHARLES SAMPSON, EDUCATOR, 77, DEAD; Principal of Brasenose Was With That College at Oxford for More Than 50 Years. (Published 1936)". The New York Times. 6 November 1936.
  2. ^ 'University Intelligence' The Times Monday, July 26, 1920 Issue 42472p.9
  3. ^ British History On-line
  4. ^ "Sampson, Charles Henry". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1920–2016 (April 2014 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 20 May 2020. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  5. ^ Lancing Roll of Honour
  6. ^ 'The Principal Of Brasenose' The Times Saturday, Nov. 7, 1936 Issue 47526 p.14
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1920–1936
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