noun
English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)
• Syn: ↑Wykeham
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William of Wykeham [William of Wykeham]
(1324–1404) the ↑bishop of ↑Winchester from 1367 to 1404. He is best remembered for establishing ↑Winchester College, whose pupils are still called Wykehamists.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.