He was attacked also by John Cobb, the Warden of New College for another passage, where he remarked on the lack of distinction of the college's men.

He died in his ninety-third year, having been Warden of New College for 43 years, and was interred in the College cloisters.

The first two Wardens of New College also appear as Principals of Hart Hall.

The Warden of New College, Thomas Chaundler, invited Cornelius Vitelli, then on a visit to Oxford, to act as praelector.

During his time as Warden of New College, he was also Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University in 1578-9.

He returned to Oxford as Warden of New College in 1526, and held the post until 1542.

During his time as Warden of New College, he was also Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University from 1677 until 1679.

In 1822, he was unanimously chosen Warden of New College.

The origin of the three crowns is not exactly known but may refer to the arms of Thomas Cranley, Warden of New College between 1389 and 1396.

It is named after the Reverend William Archibald Spooner (1844-1930), Warden of New College, Oxford, who was notoriously prone to this mistake.