SettingsFounders of English schools and colleges
Abraham Colfe
Abraham Colfe (died 1657) was vicar of Lewisham from 1610 to 1657 and a notable English philanthropist, founding Colfe's School, a reading (primary) or Latin school and five almshouses for the i...
Abraham Colfe (died 1657) was vicar of Lewisham from 1610 to 1657 and a notable English philanthropist, founding Colfe's School, a reading (primary) or Latin school and five almshouses for the i...
Adam de Brome
Adam de Brome (died June 16, 1332) was an almoner to King Edward II and founder of Oriel College in Oxford, England.
Adam de Brome (died June 16, 1332) was an almoner to King Edward II and founder of Oriel College in Oxford, England.
Andrew Reed (clergyman)
Andrew Reed (27 November 1787 – 25 February 1862) was an English Congregational minister and hymnwriter, who became a prominent philanthropist and social reformer.
Andrew Reed (27 November 1787 – 25 February 1862) was an English Congregational minister and hymnwriter, who became a prominent philanthropist and social reformer.
Anne Dreydel
Anne Dreydel OBE (27 May 1918 - 3 July 2007) was the co-founder of the Oxford English Centre, which later became St Clare's, Oxford.
Anne Dreydel OBE (27 May 1918 - 3 July 2007) was the co-founder of the Oxford English Centre, which later became St Clare's, Oxford.
Augustine of Canterbury
Augustine of Canterbury was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597.
Augustine of Canterbury was a Benedictine monk who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury in the year 597.
Dorothy Wadham
Dorothy Wadham (née Petre) (1534/1535 – 1618) was the wife of Nicholas Wadham and, as his widow, the founder of Wadham College, Oxford.
Dorothy Wadham (née Petre) (1534/1535 – 1618) was the wife of Nicholas Wadham and, as his widow, the founder of Wadham College, Oxford.
Edmund Gonville
Edmund Gonville (died 1351) founded Gonville Hall in 1348, which later was re-founded by John Caius to become Gonville and Caius College.
Edmund Gonville (died 1351) founded Gonville Hall in 1348, which later was re-founded by John Caius to become Gonville and Caius College.
Edward Alleyn
Edward Alleyn (; 1566–1626) was an English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of Dulwich College and Alleyn's School.
Edward Alleyn (; 1566–1626) was an English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of Dulwich College and Alleyn's School.
Edward Pickard
Rev. Dr Edward Pickard (1714-1778) was a dissenting minister who founded the Orphan Working School in 1758.
Rev. Dr Edward Pickard (1714-1778) was a dissenting minister who founded the Orphan Working School in 1758.
Edward VI of England
Edward VI was the King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death.
Edward VI was the King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death.
Elizabeth de Clare
Elizabeth de Clare was the heiress to the lordships of Clare, Suffolk in England and Usk in Wales.
Elizabeth de Clare was the heiress to the lordships of Clare, Suffolk in England and Usk in Wales.
Elizabeth Fuller
Elizabeth Fuller (1644–1709) founded a Free School for boys and girls in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
Elizabeth Fuller (1644–1709) founded a Free School for boys and girls in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
Elizabeth I of England
Elizabeth I was queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death.
Elizabeth I was queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death.
Elizabeth Woodville
Elizabeth Woodville was Queen consort of England as the spouse of King Edward IV from 1464 until his death in 1483.
Elizabeth Woodville was Queen consort of England as the spouse of King Edward IV from 1464 until his death in 1483.
Elize Hele
Elize Hele or Elizeus Hele (1560–1635) was an English lawyer and philanthropist.
Elize Hele or Elizeus Hele (1560–1635) was an English lawyer and philanthropist.
Francis Joseph Campbell
Sir Francis Joseph Campbell was an American anti-slavery campaigner, teacher and also the co-founder of the Royal National College for the Blind in the United Kingdom.
Sir Francis Joseph Campbell was an American anti-slavery campaigner, teacher and also the co-founder of the Royal National College for the Blind in the United Kingdom.
Frederick Denison Maurice
John Frederick Denison Maurice, often known as F. D. Maurice (29 August 1805-1 April 1872), was an English theologian and Christian Socialist.
John Frederick Denison Maurice, often known as F. D. Maurice (29 August 1805-1 April 1872), was an English theologian and Christian Socialist.
George Monoux
Sir George Monoux (b. in or before 1465; died 1544), born in Walthamstow, Essex, England, was made Sheriff of London in 1509 and became the Lord Mayor of London in 1514.
Sir George Monoux (b. in or before 1465; died 1544), born in Walthamstow, Essex, England, was made Sheriff of London in 1509 and became the Lord Mayor of London in 1514.
Girls' Day School Trust
The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) is a group of 26 independent schools - 24 schools and two Academies - in England and Wales, catering for pupils aged 3 to 18.
The Girls' Day School Trust (GDST) is a group of 26 independent schools - 24 schools and two Academies - in England and Wales, catering for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Godfrey Buxton
Barclay Godfrey Buxton MC (7 January 1895 –1986) was a casualty of World War I, who compensated for his inability to follow the family tradition of missionary service by founding and running mis...
Barclay Godfrey Buxton MC (7 January 1895 –1986) was a casualty of World War I, who compensated for his inability to follow the family tradition of missionary service by founding and running mis...
Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk
Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk,, styled Baron Maltravers until 1856 and Earl of Arundel and Surrey between 1856 and 1860, was a British Unionist politician and philanthr...
Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk,, styled Baron Maltravers until 1856 and Earl of Arundel and Surrey between 1856 and 1860, was a British Unionist politician and philanthr...
Henry George Bonavia Hunt
The Rev'd Henry George Bonavia Hunt (1847–1917) was the founder of the Trinity College of Music in London, one of the London conservatoires of music and an International Examining Institutions.
The Rev'd Henry George Bonavia Hunt (1847–1917) was the founder of the Trinity College of Music in London, one of the London conservatoires of music and an International Examining Institutions.
Henry Lee of Ditchley
Sir Henry Lee KG (1533 – 12 February 1611), of Ditchley, was Master of the Ordnance under Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Sir Henry Lee KG (1533 – 12 February 1611), of Ditchley, was Master of the Ordnance under Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Henry Robertson Hartley
Henry Robertson Hartley (12 November 1777 Southampton - 24 May 1850 Calais, France) was an eccentric and philanthropist and is the founder of the Hartley Institute which became the University of...
Henry Robertson Hartley (12 November 1777 Southampton - 24 May 1850 Calais, France) was an eccentric and philanthropist and is the founder of the Hartley Institute which became the University of...
Henry VI of England
Henry VI was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453.
Henry VI was King of England from 1422 to 1461 and again from 1470 to 1471, and disputed King of France from 1422 to 1453.
Herbert de Losinga
Herbert de Losinga was the first Bishop of Norwich.
Herbert de Losinga was the first Bishop of Norwich.
Hugh de Balsham
Hugh de Balsham (or Hugo; died 16 June 1286) was a medieval English bishop.
Hugh de Balsham (or Hugo; died 16 June 1286) was a medieval English bishop.
Hugh Price (lawyer)
Hugh Price (c. 1495 – 1574) was a Welsh lawyer and clergyman who was instrumental in the founding of Jesus College, Oxford.
Hugh Price (c. 1495 – 1574) was a Welsh lawyer and clergyman who was instrumental in the founding of Jesus College, Oxford.
Isabella of France
Isabella of France, sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England.
Isabella of France, sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England.
Jack Meyer (educator and cricketer)
Rollo John Oliver Meyer (15 March 1905 – 9 March 1991), known generally as 'Jack', and at Millfield mainly as 'Boss', was an English educationalist who founded Millfield School (1935) and M...
Rollo John Oliver Meyer (15 March 1905 – 9 March 1991), known generally as 'Jack', and at Millfield mainly as 'Boss', was an English educationalist who founded Millfield School (1935) and M...
James I of England
James VI and I was King of Scots as James VI and King of England and Ireland as James I.
James VI and I was King of Scots as James VI and King of England and Ireland as James I.
James VI and I
James VI & I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567.
James VI & I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567.
John Caius
John Caius, also known as Johannes Caius, was an English physician, and second founder of the present Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
John Caius, also known as Johannes Caius, was an English physician, and second founder of the present Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.
John Clarel
John Clarel was Lord of the Manor of Penistone in the fourteenth century.
John Clarel was Lord of the Manor of Penistone in the fourteenth century.
John Gresham
Sir John Gresham (1495 – 23 October 1556) was an English merchant, courtier and financier who worked for King Henry VIII of England, Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell.
Sir John Gresham (1495 – 23 October 1556) was an English merchant, courtier and financier who worked for King Henry VIII of England, Cardinal Wolsey and Thomas Cromwell.
John Haden Badley
John Haden Badley (21 February 1865 – 6 March 1967), author, educator, and founder of Bedales School, which claims to have become the first coeducational public boarding school in England...
John Haden Badley (21 February 1865 – 6 March 1967), author, educator, and founder of Bedales School, which claims to have become the first coeducational public boarding school in England...
John I de Balliol
John de Balliol was a leading figure of Scottish and Anglo-Norman life of his time.
John de Balliol was a leading figure of Scottish and Anglo-Norman life of his time.
John Incent
John Incent was an English clergyman in the early 16th Century, during the early years of the English Reformation.
John Incent was an English clergyman in the early 16th Century, during the early years of the English Reformation.
John Kendrick (cloth merchant)
John Kendrick (1573 – 30 December 1624) was a prosperous English cloth merchant and patron of the towns of Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.
John Kendrick (1573 – 30 December 1624) was a prosperous English cloth merchant and patron of the towns of Reading and Newbury in Berkshire.
John Lyon (school founder)
John Lyon was an educated man who lived at Harrow on the Hill in North West London.
John Lyon was an educated man who lived at Harrow on the Hill in North West London.
John Maynard (MP)
Sir John Maynard KS (1602 – 9 October 1690) was an English lawyer and politician, prominent under the reigns of Charles I, the Commonwealth, Charles II, James II and William III.
Sir John Maynard KS (1602 – 9 October 1690) was an English lawyer and politician, prominent under the reigns of Charles I, the Commonwealth, Charles II, James II and William III.
John Port (the younger)
Sir John Port 'the Younger' (died 1557) was an English Knight of the Bath and Justice of the Common Pleas.
Sir John Port 'the Younger' (died 1557) was an English Knight of the Bath and Justice of the Common Pleas.
John Roysse
John Roysse (1500/01–1571) was a Mercer, (a textile / wool trader), who was born in 1500 or 1501 and raised in Abingdon, Berkshire (now Oxfordshire).
John Roysse (1500/01–1571) was a Mercer, (a textile / wool trader), who was born in 1500 or 1501 and raised in Abingdon, Berkshire (now Oxfordshire).
John Whitgift
John Whitgift (c. 1530 – 29 February 1604) was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to his death.
John Whitgift (c. 1530 – 29 February 1604) was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to his death.
Joseph Lloyd Brereton
Prebendary Joseph Lloyd Brereton, (19 October 1822 - 15 August 1901), was an educational reformer and writer, who founded inexpensive schools for the education of the middle classes.
Prebendary Joseph Lloyd Brereton, (19 October 1822 - 15 August 1901), was an educational reformer and writer, who founded inexpensive schools for the education of the middle classes.
Lady Margaret Beaufort
Lady Margaret Beaufort, later Countess of Richmond and Derby, was the mother of King Henry VII and grandmother of King Henry VIII of England.
Lady Margaret Beaufort, later Countess of Richmond and Derby, was the mother of King Henry VII and grandmother of King Henry VIII of England.
Lawrence Sheriff
Lawrence Sheriff (or Sheriffe) (c.
Lawrence Sheriff (or Sheriffe) (c.
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby was the mother of King Henry VII and paternal grandmother of King Henry VIII of England.
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby was the mother of King Henry VII and paternal grandmother of King Henry VIII of England.
Moses Benson
Moses Benson (1738 - 6 June 1806) was a successful British West Indies merchant, who became heavily engaged in the Liverpool slave trade.
Moses Benson (1738 - 6 June 1806) was a successful British West Indies merchant, who became heavily engaged in the Liverpool slave trade.
Nathaniel Woodard
Nathaniel Woodard (21 March 1811 - 25 April 1891) was a priest in the Church of England.
Nathaniel Woodard (21 March 1811 - 25 April 1891) was a priest in the Church of England.
Peter Blundell
Peter Blundell (c. 1520 – 1601) was a prosperous clothier, trading between Tiverton and London.
Peter Blundell (c. 1520 – 1601) was a prosperous clothier, trading between Tiverton and London.
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death.
Queen Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death.
Ralph Davenant
Reverend Ralph Davenant founded Davenant Foundation School in 1680, when he left £100 in his will to start up a school for the poor boys of Whitechapel, London.
Reverend Ralph Davenant founded Davenant Foundation School in 1680, when he left £100 in his will to start up a school for the poor boys of Whitechapel, London.
Richard Badew
Richard Badew (died 1361) was a Vice Chancellor and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in the 14th century.
Richard Badew (died 1361) was a Vice Chancellor and Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in the 14th century.
Richard FitzJames
Richard FitzJames was a medieval Bishop of Rochester, Bishop of Chichester and Bishop of London.
Richard FitzJames was a medieval Bishop of Rochester, Bishop of Chichester and Bishop of London.
Richard Fleming
Richard Fleming (born around 1385; died 25 January or 26 January 1431, in Sleaford Castle), Bishop of Lincoln and founder of Lincoln College, Oxford, was born at Crofton in Yorkshire.
Richard Fleming (born around 1385; died 25 January or 26 January 1431, in Sleaford Castle), Bishop of Lincoln and founder of Lincoln College, Oxford, was born at Crofton in Yorkshire.
Richard Sutton (lawyer)
Sir Richard Sutton (died c. 1524) was an English lawyer.
Sir Richard Sutton (died c. 1524) was an English lawyer.
Robert Aske (merchant)
Robert Aske (24 February 1619 – 27 January 1689) was a merchant in the City of London.
Robert Aske (24 February 1619 – 27 January 1689) was a merchant in the City of London.
Robert de Eglesfield
Robert de Eglesfield (c.1295-1349), founder, 1341, of The Queen's College, Oxford, and a chaplain of Queen Philippa of Hainault in whose honour he named the college.
Robert de Eglesfield (c.1295-1349), founder, 1341, of The Queen's College, Oxford, and a chaplain of Queen Philippa of Hainault in whose honour he named the college.
Roger Cholmeley
Sir Roger Cholmeley was Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench from 1552 to 1553.
Sir Roger Cholmeley was Lord Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench from 1552 to 1553.
Rowland Hill (MP)
Sir Rowland Hill, of Soulton (c.1495–1561) was the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London.
Sir Rowland Hill, of Soulton (c.1495–1561) was the first Protestant Lord Mayor of London.
Samuel Harsnett
Samuel Harsnett, born Samuel Halsnoth, was an English writer on religion and Archbishop of York from 1629.
Samuel Harsnett, born Samuel Halsnoth, was an English writer on religion and Archbishop of York from 1629.
Samuel Marling
Sir Samuel Stephens Marling, 1st Baronet (10 April 1810 – 22 October 1883) was a British cloth manufacturer and Liberal Party politician.
Sir Samuel Stephens Marling, 1st Baronet (10 April 1810 – 22 October 1883) was a British cloth manufacturer and Liberal Party politician.
Sir Thomas Cookes, 2nd Baronet
Sir Thomas Cookes, 2nd Baronet, benefactor of Worcester College, Oxford, was the eldest son of Sir William Cookes, 1st Baronet, of Norgrove, Worcestershire, and his second wife, Mercy, née Dinely.
Sir Thomas Cookes, 2nd Baronet, benefactor of Worcester College, Oxford, was the eldest son of Sir William Cookes, 1st Baronet, of Norgrove, Worcestershire, and his second wife, Mercy, née Dinely.
Sir William Treloar, 1st Baronet
Sir William Purdie Treloar, 1st Baronet (13 January 1843 – 1923), was a manufacturer and philanthropist and Lord Mayor of the City of London.
Sir William Purdie Treloar, 1st Baronet (13 January 1843 – 1923), was a manufacturer and philanthropist and Lord Mayor of the City of London.
Stephen Perse
Stephen Perse (1548 – 30 September 1615) was a 17th century academic and philanthropist.
Stephen Perse (1548 – 30 September 1615) was a 17th century academic and philanthropist.
Thomas Alleyne
Thomas Alleyne was an English priest from Uttoxeter of the sixteenth century.
Thomas Alleyne was an English priest from Uttoxeter of the sixteenth century.
Thomas Armitage
Thomas Rhodes Armitage (1824-1890) was a British physician, and founder of the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Thomas Rhodes Armitage (1824-1890) was a British physician, and founder of the Royal National Institute of Blind People.
Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden
Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, KG, PC, KS, Lord Chancellor of England, born in Earls Colne, Essex, the son of Geoffrey Audley, is believed to have studied at Buckingham College, Camb...
Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden, KG, PC, KS, Lord Chancellor of England, born in Earls Colne, Essex, the son of Geoffrey Audley, is believed to have studied at Buckingham College, Camb...
Thomas Cookes
Sir Thomas Cookes, second baronet (bap.
Sir Thomas Cookes, second baronet (bap.
Thomas Foley (1616-1677)
Thomas Foley was the eldest son of the second marriage (to Alice Brindley) of Richard Foley (1588–1657), a prominent Midlands ironmaster.
Thomas Foley was the eldest son of the second marriage (to Alice Brindley) of Richard Foley (1588–1657), a prominent Midlands ironmaster.
Thomas Foley (1616–1677)
Thomas Foley was the eldest son of the second marriage (to Alice Brindley) of Richard Foley (1588–1657), a prominent Midlands ironmaster.
Thomas Foley was the eldest son of the second marriage (to Alice Brindley) of Richard Foley (1588–1657), a prominent Midlands ironmaster.
Thomas Gresham
Sir Thomas Gresham was an English merchant and financier who worked for King Edward VI of England and for Edward's half-sisters, Queens Mary I and Elizabeth I.
Sir Thomas Gresham was an English merchant and financier who worked for King Edward VI of England and for Edward's half-sisters, Queens Mary I and Elizabeth I.
Thomas Henshaw (benefactor)
Thomas Henshaw (1731-1810) was an English hatter from Oldham, Lancashire.
Thomas Henshaw (1731-1810) was an English hatter from Oldham, Lancashire.
Thomas Langley
Thomas Langley (c.1363 – 20 November 1437) was an English prelate who held high ecclesiastical and political offices in the early to mid 1400s.
Thomas Langley (c.1363 – 20 November 1437) was an English prelate who held high ecclesiastical and political offices in the early to mid 1400s.
Thomas Pope
Sir Thomas Pope, founder of Trinity College, Oxford, was born at Deddington, near Banbury, Oxfordshire, probably in 1507, for he was about sixteen years old when his father, a yeoman farmer, die...
Sir Thomas Pope, founder of Trinity College, Oxford, was born at Deddington, near Banbury, Oxfordshire, probably in 1507, for he was about sixteen years old when his father, a yeoman farmer, die...
Thomas Stewart Traill
Dr. Thomas Stewart Traill was an Orcadian professor of medical jurisprudence at the University of Edinburgh.
Dr. Thomas Stewart Traill was an Orcadian professor of medical jurisprudence at the University of Edinburgh.
Thomas Sutton
Thomas Sutton was an English civil servant and businessman as well as being the founder of Charterhouse School.
Thomas Sutton was an English civil servant and businessman as well as being the founder of Charterhouse School.
Thomas Tenison
Thomas Tenison (29 September 1636 – 14 December 1715) was an English church leader, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1694 until his death.
Thomas Tenison (29 September 1636 – 14 December 1715) was an English church leader, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1694 until his death.
Thomas Tesdale
Thomas Tesdale (1547–1610) was an English maltster, benefactor of the town of Abingdon in the English county of Berkshire (now Oxfordshire) and the primary founding benefactor of Pembroke Colleg...
Thomas Tesdale (1547–1610) was an English maltster, benefactor of the town of Abingdon in the English county of Berkshire (now Oxfordshire) and the primary founding benefactor of Pembroke Colleg...
Thomas White (merchant)
Sir Thomas White (1492 – 12 February 1567) was an English cloth merchant, civic benefactor and founder of St John's College, Oxford.
Sir Thomas White (1492 – 12 February 1567) was an English cloth merchant, civic benefactor and founder of St John's College, Oxford.
Thomas Wolsey
Thomas Wolsey (c. March 1473 – 29 November 1530; sometimes spelled Woolsey) was an English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Thomas Wolsey (c. March 1473 – 29 November 1530; sometimes spelled Woolsey) was an English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Thomas Wylde (clothier)
Thomas Wylde (bef.1508 - 1559) clothier of The Commandery, Worcester, England was the son of Simon Wylde of The Ford, near Dodderhill where Thomas was to acquire the manor of Impney.
Thomas Wylde (bef.1508 - 1559) clothier of The Commandery, Worcester, England was the son of Simon Wylde of The Ford, near Dodderhill where Thomas was to acquire the manor of Impney.
Thomasine, Lady Percival
Thomasine, Lady Percival, née Thomasine Bonaventure, was an English benefactress and founder of a school.
Thomasine, Lady Percival, née Thomasine Bonaventure, was an English benefactress and founder of a school.
Walkelin de Derby
Walkelin de Derby (c. 1135 – 1190), also known as Walkelin de Ferrieres, anglicized as Walkelin de Ferrers, was a Norman lord of Egginton in the English county of Derbyshire.
Walkelin de Derby (c. 1135 – 1190), also known as Walkelin de Ferrieres, anglicized as Walkelin de Ferrers, was a Norman lord of Egginton in the English county of Derbyshire.
Walter Bigg
Walter Bigg was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1659.
Walter Bigg was an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1659.
Walter de Merton
Walter de Merton (c. 1205 – 27 October 1277) was Bishop of Rochester and founder of Merton College, Oxford.
Walter de Merton (c. 1205 – 27 October 1277) was Bishop of Rochester and founder of Merton College, Oxford.
Walter de Stapledon
Walter de Stapledon (or Stapeldon) (1 February 1261 – 15 October 1326), English bishop, was born at Annery in North Devon.
Walter de Stapledon (or Stapeldon) (1 February 1261 – 15 October 1326), English bishop, was born at Annery in North Devon.
William Coward (merchant)
William Coward (1648–1738) was a London merchant in the Jamaica trade, remembered for his support of Dissenters, particularly his educational philanthropy.
William Coward (1648–1738) was a London merchant in the Jamaica trade, remembered for his support of Dissenters, particularly his educational philanthropy.
William Dauntesey
Alderman William Dauntesey was a London merchant and Master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.
Alderman William Dauntesey was a London merchant and Master of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.
William Glegg
William Glegg was the founder of the Calday Grange Grammar School.
William Glegg was the founder of the Calday Grange Grammar School.
William Harpur
Sir William Harpur (c. 1496 – 27 February 1574) was a merchant from Bedford who moved to London, amassed a large fortune, and became Lord Mayor of London.
Sir William Harpur (c. 1496 – 27 February 1574) was a merchant from Bedford who moved to London, amassed a large fortune, and became Lord Mayor of London.
William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke
William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, KG, PC (8 April 1580 – 10 April 1630) was the son of Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke and his third wife Mary Sidney.
William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, KG, PC (8 April 1580 – 10 April 1630) was the son of Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke and his third wife Mary Sidney.
William Hulme
William Hulme (c. 1631–1691) was a 17th century lawyer and landowner from Lancashire, and the founder of Hulme's Charity.
William Hulme (c. 1631–1691) was a 17th century lawyer and landowner from Lancashire, and the founder of Hulme's Charity.
William Laxton (Lord Mayor of London)
Sir William Laxton was master of the Worshipful Company of Grocers and a Lord Mayor of London during the reign of Henry VIII. He is the founder of Oundle School.
Sir William Laxton was master of the Worshipful Company of Grocers and a Lord Mayor of London during the reign of Henry VIII. He is the founder of Oundle School.
William Laxton (mayor)
Sir William Laxton (c.1500-1556) was master of the Worshipful Company of Grocers and a Lord Mayor of London during the reign of Henry VIII. He is the founder of Oundle School.
Sir William Laxton (c.1500-1556) was master of the Worshipful Company of Grocers and a Lord Mayor of London during the reign of Henry VIII. He is the founder of Oundle School.
William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield
William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE, CH (10 October 1877 – 22 August 1963), known as Sir William Morris, Bt, between 1929 and 1934 and as The Lord Nuffield betwee...
William Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE, CH (10 October 1877 – 22 August 1963), known as Sir William Morris, Bt, between 1929 and 1934 and as The Lord Nuffield betwee...
William of Durham
William of Durham (died 1249), who is said to have founded University College, Oxford, England.
William of Durham (died 1249), who is said to have founded University College, Oxford, England.
William of Wykeham
William of Wykeham was Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England, founder of Winchester College, New College, Oxford, New College School, Oxford, and builder of a large part of Windsor Castle.
William of Wykeham was Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England, founder of Winchester College, New College, Oxford, New College School, Oxford, and builder of a large part of Windsor Castle.
William Sewell
William Sewell (January 23, 1804 - November 14, 1874), English divine and author, was born at Newport, Isle of Wight, the son of a solicitor.
William Sewell (January 23, 1804 - November 14, 1874), English divine and author, was born at Newport, Isle of Wight, the son of a solicitor.
William Shipley
William Shipley (baptized: June 2, 1715 – December 28, 1803) was an English drawing master, social reformer and inventor who, in 1754, founded an arts society in London that became The Royal Soc...
William Shipley (baptized: June 2, 1715 – December 28, 1803) was an English drawing master, social reformer and inventor who, in 1754, founded an arts society in London that became The Royal Soc...
William Smyth
William Smyth was Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield from 1493 to 1496 and then Bishop of Lincoln until his death.
William Smyth was Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield from 1493 to 1496 and then Bishop of Lincoln until his death.
William Waynflete
William Waynflete, born William Patten, was Bishop of Winchester from 1447 to 1486, and Lord Chancellor of England from 1456 to 1460.
William Waynflete, born William Patten, was Bishop of Winchester from 1447 to 1486, and Lord Chancellor of England from 1456 to 1460.