The Master of Jordan College was a man who was in charge of Jordan College in Oxford in Lyra's world. The Master lived in the Master's Lodging. Portraits of former masters were hung high up on the walls of the hall.[1] Former masters' coffins, with a coin for their dæmons, were located in the Jordan catacombs.[2]
Notable Masters[]
- Ignatius Cole (1745-1748)
- Francis Lyall (1748-1765)
- Simon Le Clerc (1765-1789)[2]
- Dr Carne (until Lyra Silvertongue was around 19)
- Werner Hammond (immediate successor to Dr Carne)
Appearances[]
- Northern Lights
- The Amber Spyglass (Mentioned only)
- La Belle Sauvage
- The Secret Commonwealth
References[]
- ↑ Northern Lights, Chapter 1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Northern Lights, Chapter 3
Jordan College | |
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Locations | Chapel • Common Room • Hall • Jordan catacombs • Jordan Library • Jordan Oratory • Master's Lodging • Retiring Room • Sheldon Building • Yaxley Quadrangle • Lodge Tower • Palmer's Tower • Scholars' Garden • Library Garden • Lecture Theatre |
Staff | Bernie Johansen • Bill • Dr Carne • Charles • Father Heyst • Mr Cawson • Mrs Lonsdale • P. Trelawney • Parslow family • Roger Parslow • Sub-Rector • Shuter • Werner Hammond • Wren • Raymond Stringer • Janet • Solicitor • Domestic Bursar • Cousins • Mr Wood |
Occupations | Butler • Master of Jordan College • Steward |