Francis Hill
For other people named Francis Hill, see Francis Hill (disambiguation).
Sir James William Francis Hill CBE (1899–1980) was a British solicitor and leading historian of Lincoln and Lincolnshire. He was the third Chancellor of the University of Nottingham. He also served as a Councillor, Alderman and Mayor of Lincoln.
The Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School in Bristol Drive, Lincoln was named in his honour.[1]
References
- ↑ "Francis Hill Primary School". Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School. Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
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| Preceded by The Duke of Portland |
Chancellor of the University of Nottingham 1971–1978 |
Succeeded by Gordon Hobday |
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