Identity area
Reference code
PPC/GRN
Unique identifier
GB 2198 PPC/GRN
Title
Letters Patent appointing Christopher Green Regius Professor of Physic
Date(s)
- 25 Sep 1700 (25 Sep, William III, 12) (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 deed Great Seal broken (most missing) paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1652-1741)
Biographical history
Christopher Green (1651/2-1741) was admitted as a pensioner at Caius College, aged 16, in December 1776. He was the son of the College cook but became a scholar of the College and gained his BA in 1671/2, and his MD in 1685. He was Fellow of the College 1674-88 and was appointed Regius Professor of Physic in the University of Cambridge in 1700.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
2003.004 - Transferred from Library Collection September 2003.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Appointment for life at annual stipend of £40 per annum.