Wykeham

/ (ˈwɪkəm) /

noun

William of. 1324–1404, English prelate and statesman, who founded New College, Oxford, and Winchester College: chancellor of England (1367–71; 1389–91); bishop of Winchester (1367–1404)

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The influence of Wykeham's building plan may be traced elsewhere also—at Cambridge and even in Scotland.

The Charm of Oxford |J. Wells
The parents of Wykeham are held to have been poor, but of creditable descent and reputable character.

Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies |Anonymous
A series of accusations was brought against Wykeham, his temporalities were seized, and he was forbidden to come near the court.

The English Church in the Middle Ages |William Hunt
He determined on founding a college which should eclipse even that of Wykeham—the already famous New College.

Oxford |Frederick Douglas How

The Perpendicular east window has seven lights, and resembles, in the form of its head, Wykeham's windows.

Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Winchester |Philip Walsingham Sergeant

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