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The master of Trinity College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, oversees the general operation of the college. The role is officially appointed by the monarch at the recommendation of the college, and involves presiding over meetings of the college council and its governing body, although the executive powers of the master are limited. In 1546, Trinity College was founded by Henry VIII, merging the colleges of Michaelhouse and King's Hall. John Redman, then Warden of King's Hall, was thus appointed first Master of Trinity College. There have been 40 appointments to the position; William Bill was appointed master twice, in 1551 and 1558. The longest serving master was Richard Bentley, from 1700 until his death in 1741. The current master, Dame Sally Davies, was appointed on 8 February 2019, and is the first woman to hold the position. (Full list...)