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The earliest recorded mayor of Oxford in England was Laurence Kepeharm (1205–1207?).

On 23 October 1962 the city was granted the honour of electing a Lord Mayor. Notable figures who have been Lord Mayor of Oxford include J. N. L. Baker (1964–65), Air-Vice-Marshal William Foster MacNeece Foster (1966–67) and Olive Gibbs (1974–75 and 1981–82).

List of notable mayors

List of Lord Mayors

By modern convention, Oxford City Council elects the longest-serving councillor (not having served already) as Lord Mayor. The term of the office is for one year and can only be held once.

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External links

• Frederick Ansell, twice mayor
• Mayors (Complete list) 1836-1962, links to all dates, with biographies

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