Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh
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The Chancellor is the titular head of the University of Edinburgh. Their duties include conferring degrees, promoting the University's image throughout the world, and furthering its interests, both within Scotland and beyond.
The position was created in 1858; prior to this the University was governed by the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council of Edinburgh.[1]
The current Chancellor is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
[edit] List of Chancellors of the University of Edinburgh
- 1859 - 1868 Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux
- 1868 - 1891 John Inglis, Lord Glencorse
- 1891 - 1930 Arthur Balfour (from 1922 Earl of Balfour)
- 1930 - 1937 Sir J. M. Barrie, Bt.
- 1937 - 1940 John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir
- 1946 - 1953 Victor Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow
- 1953 - date Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
