William of Wykeham
Former Chancellor of England
William of Wykeham was Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England. He founded New College, Oxford, and New College School in 1379, and founded Winchester College in 1382. He was also the clerk of works when much of Windsor Castle was built. Wikipedia
Born: 1320, Wickham, United Kingdom
Died: September 27, 1404 (age 84 years), Bishop's Waltham, United Kingdom
Place of burial: Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, United Kingdom
Organizations founded: Winchester College, New College, and New College School
Church: Roman Catholic
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