What position did John Ruskin hold at the University of Oxford?
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Slade Professor of Fine Art
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In 1869, John Ruskin became the first Slade Professor of Fine Art at the University of Oxford. Here, he established the Ruskin School of Drawing, further cementing his influence in the world of art and education.
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