Joshua Bassett (academic)

Joshua Bassett or Basset (c. 1641 c.1720, London) was an English academic, Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge under James II.

Joshua Bassett was the son of John Bassett, a merchant from Lynn, Norfolk. In 1657 he was admitted to Caius College, Cambridge, aged 16; he gained his MA in 1665 and became a fellow of Caius.[1] He was ordained deacon in 1663 and priest in 1666. James II saw him installed as Master of Sidney Sussex College in 1686. Bassett declared himself a Catholic convert and controversially altered various aspects of college regulations and routine before being removed as Master in 1686. He is said to have died in great poverty.[1]

References

  1. "Basset, Joshua (BST657J)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.

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Academic offices
Preceded by
Richard Minshull
Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
1687-1688
Succeeded by
James Johnson
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