Roger Goad facts for kids
Roger Goad (born 1538, died 1610) was an important English scholar and religious leader. He was the head of King's College, Cambridge, called the Provost. He was also the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge three different times, which means he helped lead the whole university!
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Roger Goad's Early Life and Education
Roger Goad was born in Horton, Buckinghamshire, England. He went to two famous schools: Eton College and then King's College, Cambridge. At King's College, he became a scholar in 1555 and a fellow in 1558.
He earned several degrees:
- He got his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in 1559.
- He earned his Master of Arts (M.A.) in 1563.
- He was told to study theology (the study of religion) in 1566.
- He received his Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) in 1569.
During this time, he also worked as the head teacher at the Royal Grammar School, Guildford. One of his students there was George Abbot, who later became an important Archbishop.
Leading King's College and Cambridge University
In 1570, Roger Goad was chosen to become the Provost of King's College, Cambridge. This happened after the previous Provost, Philip Baker, was removed from his position. Important people like Edmund Grindal suggested Goad for the role.
The college leaders asked Sir William Cecil and Queen Elizabeth I for a fair election. They also recommended Goad. The Queen agreed, and Goad was elected and started his new job on March 19, 1570.
As Provost, Roger Goad made many positive changes:
- He helped rebuild the college library.
- He brought in new ways to teach and learn.
- He started testing students before they were allowed into the college.
Not everyone liked these changes, especially some of the younger members of the college. One person who disagreed with him was Giles Fletcher, the Elder.
In 1572, Goad was chosen as the Lady Margaret's preacher, a special role he held until 1577. He earned his Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) degree in 1573. He then served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge for the first time, starting in November 1576.
Later Career and Achievements
In 1577, Roger Goad became the chancellor for the diocese of Wells, which is a church district. He also worked as a chaplain for Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick, a powerful nobleman. He was also in charge of the church in Milton, Cambridgeshire.
Goad was involved in important discussions and examinations during his career. For example, in 1581, he and another scholar, William Fulke, met with Edmund Campion in the Tower of London.
Roger Goad served as Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University two more times, in 1595 and again in 1607. He passed away on April 24, 1610. He was buried in a special chapel on the north side of King's College Chapel.
Roger Goad's Family
Roger Goad was married to Katharine, who was the daughter of Richard Hill from London. They had six sons who all followed in their father's footsteps. All six sons were chosen to attend King's College after studying at Eton. Their names were Matthew, Thomas, Robert, Roger, Christopher, and Richard.
