Thomas Huyck facts for kids
Rev. Thomas Huyck (died 1575) was an important person in England during the 1500s. He worked as a top legal official for the Diocese of London for 13 years. He was also one of the first people to help start Jesus College, Oxford, a famous university college.
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Who Was Thomas Huyck?
Thomas Huyck was a well-educated man who held several important jobs. He studied law and became a Doctor of Civil Law (DCL), which is a high degree in law. This allowed him to work in legal roles for the church and the government.
Early Career and Education
Huyck began his career in the church. In 1551, he was made a Canon of St David's Cathedral in Wales. This meant he was a special priest who helped manage the cathedral. Around the same time, he also served as the Rector of Buckland Dinham, a church in Somerset, from 1551 to 1554.
He continued his studies at Merton College, Oxford. In 1554, he earned two law degrees: his Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and his Doctor of Civil Law (DCL). After finishing his studies, he joined a group called Doctor's Commons in 1554. This was a special society for lawyers who practiced civil law and church law.
Working for the Diocese of London
In 1561, Thomas Huyck was given a very important job. He became the Chancellor of the Diocese of London. A Chancellor was like a chief legal advisor and judge for the bishop of London. He handled many legal matters for the church in that area. He held this important position for many years, until 1574.
Helping to Start Jesus College, Oxford
One of Huyck's most notable achievements was helping to establish Jesus College, Oxford. In 1571, Queen Elizabeth I officially created the college. Thomas Huyck was named in the college's founding document as one of the eight original "founding fellows." These fellows were the first leaders and teachers who helped get the new college up and running. Their work was crucial in setting up one of Oxford's well-known colleges.
