Historedia
Person

Arthur Lyttelton

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1878–1882

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Arthur Lyttelton, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of Selwyn College, Cambridge

    1878–1882

    Role: First Master

    1. 1878–1879 · CambridgeGovernance Appointments

      Key governance roles were established in 1878 and 1879, including the election of the first Master and the invitation of the Visitor.

    2. 1 June 1881 · CambridgeLaying of Foundation Stone

      The foundation stone for Old Court was laid in June 1881, preceding the formal charter grant.

    3. 13 September 1882 · CambridgeGrant of Royal Charter

      Queen Victoria granted the Charter of Incorporation on 13 September 1882, formally establishing Selwyn College's legal status.

    4. 10 October 1882 · CambridgeOfficial Opening and Installation

      The college officially opened in October 1882 with the Master's installation, coinciding with the start of Michaelmas term.

Sources

  1. Selwyn College, Cambridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04