In 1905 he founded a chair of colonial history at the University of Oxford , which is now the Beit Professor of History of the British Commonwealth .
During his lifetime , Beit made generous donations for scientific work and education .
In 1905 Beit founded a chair of colonial history at the University of Oxford , which is now the Beit Professor of History of the British Commonwealth .
During his lifetime , Beit made generous donations for scientific work and education .