10 Things You Didn’t Know About Jeremy Bentham

You may have noticed that Jeremy Bentham's auto-icon has moved from the South Cloisters to the Student Centre. But how much do you know about him? By Joanna Pruchniewska, History BA The life of a UCL student and Jeremy Bentham seem to go hand in hand. From giddy prospective students gasping at Bentham's posthumous adventures, to rushing past ol' Jezza just in time for a 9am class, he's featured in the background of your UCL journey. You may have noticed that Bentham has moved recently - from the corner of the Cloisters to a prime new spot at the Student Centre entrance. But how much do you know about him? Here's my run-down of 10 things you might not know, but definitely should. Bentham is NOT the founder of UCL. The myth of Bentham's involvement in founding UCL has persisted for many years, probably helped by a mural depicting him among the actual founders of UCL painted by Henry Tonks in 1922.
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