Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose
Thu 5 Nov · 17:00
Amersi Room, Brasenose College
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Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose is set for 5 November 2026 in the Amersi Room at Brasenose College, Oxford. This event commemorates the life of Alexander Nowell, marking five hundred years since his arrival at the college. Attendance is free.
A celebration of Alexander Nowell (c.1515–1602) five hundred years after he arrived at Brasenose.
This event brings together scholars and friends of the college to reflect on his life, work, and enduring legacy.
In the 1530s, Nowell conducted some of Oxford's first tutorials at Brasenose; in the 1540s, he inaugurated the Latin play as first headmaster of Westminster; and after a period of Marian exile he returned to England as Dean of St Paul's, often clashing with Elizabeth I until his death in 1602. A central figure in Tudor humanism and Principal and major benefactor of the college, Nowell's Catechism shaped English religious and educational life for generations.
A display of material from the Library and Archives will be available to view before presentations from 5.45pm by:
Dr Micha Lazarus (One Essex Court, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Dr Ray Schrire (Tel Aviv University)
Dr Alexandra Gajda (Jesus College)
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Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 17:00.
Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose is held at Amersi Room, Brasenose College in Oxford (Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1 4AJ).
Entry to Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Amersi Room, Brasenose College can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose is set for 5 November 2026 in the Amersi Room at Brasenose College, Oxford. This event commemorates the life of Alexander Nowell, marking five hundred years since his arrival at the college. Attendance is free.
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A celebration of Alexander Nowell (c.1515–1602) five hundred years after he arrived at Brasenose.
This event brings together scholars and friends of the college to reflect on his life, work, and enduring legacy.
In the 1530s, Nowell conducted some of Oxford's first tutorials at Brasenose; in the 1540s, he inaugurated the Latin play as first headmaster of Westminster; and after a period of Marian exile he returned to England as Dean of St Paul's, often clashing with Elizabeth I until his death in 1602. A central figure in Tudor humanism and Principal and major benefactor of the college, Nowell's Catechism shaped English religious and educational life for generations.
A display of material from the Library and Archives will be available to view before presentations from 5.45pm by:
Dr Micha Lazarus (One Essex Court, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
Dr Ray Schrire (Tel Aviv University)
Dr Alexandra Gajda (Jesus College)
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose?
Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose taking place?
Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose is held at Amersi Room, Brasenose College in Oxford (Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1 4AJ).
How much are tickets for Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose?
Entry to Celebrating the Life of Alexander Nowell: Reformation Humanist at Brasenose is free.
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