e/Regius Professor of Modern History (Oxford)

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has gloss	eng: The Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford is an old-established professorial position. The first appointment was made in 1724. (Modern History is here a term of art, contrasting with ancient history; holders of the title have often been medieval historians.) The term Regius reflects the origins of the post as a royal appointment, itself a recognition of the important influence of history.
lexicalization	eng: Regius Professor of Modern History
instance of	(noun) the position of professor; "he was awarded an endowed chair in economics" professorship, chair