Oriel and the Regius Chair in History

The Regius Chair of Modern History was first established by royal appointment in 1724, but was not attached to any one college in the University. In 1866, this professorship became attached to Oriel College for the first time, which meant that the Regius Professor of Modern History from that time on was ex officio a member of Oriel.

You can find out more about each of Oriel's Regius Professors of Modern History by clicking on the links below.