Brasenose College
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The royal Charter which created the body of Principal and Fellows is dated 15th January 1511/12 (this is 1512 in modern terms).
The original Charter established a College to be called 'The King's Hall and College of Brasenose' for the study of sophistry, logic, philosophy and, above all, theology.
The founders of Brasenose College were Sir Richard Sutton, a lawyer, and William Smyth, Bishop of Lincoln. Both were from the north west and the College has retained strong links with Cheshire and Lancashire throughout its history. The Bishop provided for the expenses of the building and the lawyer acquired the property for the site.
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