Thomas Alleyn (Barber-Surgeon)

Thomas Alleyn (died 27 March 1631) was a prominent seventeenth century London citizen and the first Master of the College of God's Gift.

Early life

He was born the cousin of Edward Alleyn in London. He married and had one son and two daughters.[1]

Career

Prior to his appointment, Thomas Alleyn had become a citizen of London and was a barber-surgeon of London. When Edward Alleyn laid out the Deed of Foundation of the College of God's Gift in Dulwich, which was soon colloquially referred to as "Dulwich College", he stipulated that the Master and Warden should always be unmarried and of Alleyn's blood, and surname, and if the former was impossible then at least of Alleyn’s surname.[2]

Thomas met the criteria of being of Edward Alleyn's blood and surname, although he was married. Edward Alleyn named him in the Deed of Foundation although such was Edward Alleyn's continued involvement in his charitable concern that Thomas did not assume office until Edward Alleyn's death in 1626.

He died on 27 March 1631 and was succeeded in the post by his cousin Matthias Alleyn who had served as Warden in the period that Thomas had been Master.

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References
  1. Ormiston, T. L., (1926), Dulwich College Register,page 9, (J J Keliher & Co Ltd: London)
  2. Hodges, S, (1981), God's Gift: A Living History of Dulwich College, page 8, (Heinemann: London)
Academic offices
Preceded by
Newly Created
The office of Master was not assumed until
the death of Edward Alleyn in 1626		 Master of the College of God's Gift
1619–1631		 Succeeded by
Matthias Alleyn
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