Editing Greyfriars, Oxford (section)

=== Medieval friary ===

The original Greyfriars church and friary was founded by the [[Franciscans]] in 1224. The friars had a long and esteemed history in Oxford, listing many famous alumni, including the English statesman, [[Robert Grosseteste]], also a theologian and [[Bishop of Lincoln]], who became head of Greyfriars, Master of the School of Oxford from 1208, and the first [[Chancellor of the University of Oxford]]. In 1517, the order divided into two branches. The friars who had been living in city-convents, ministering there and teaching in universities became known as "Conventuals"; while the friars who preferred a more eremitical life became known as "Observants". (The Capuchins developed in 1528.) The friaries were suppressed during the [[English Reformation|Reformation]] in the 16th century.<ref>[https://www.thegreyfriars.org/history "History", The Greyfriars]</ref>