London: William Hague, a former Conservative Party leader and former foreign minister of England, was elected Wednesday to become the University of Oxford’s next chancellor. The position is primarily ceremonial and has been held for centuries.
Chris Patten, a former prominent Conservative politician and Britain’s final governor of Hong Kong, was replaced by Hague in what is regarded as one of the most prestigious posts in higher education.
He defeated three other contenders, including former Labour minister Peter Mandelson.
According to the institution, Hague “won a majority of support in the final round of voting for the post” and will become the 160th chancellor in the 400-year-old position’s existence.
