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Eton College, boarding school near Windsor, Berkshire, one of England ’s largest independent secondary schools and one of the highest in prestige. It was founded by Henry VI in 1440–41 for 70 highly qualified boys who received scholarships from a fund endowed by the king.
Apr 14, 2021 · Eton College, a boys' boarding school in the town of Windsor on the western edge of London, has captured the British imagination in films, books and TV for decades. Why should this be? More...
Eton College is a public school in Eton, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI under the name Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore, making it the 18th-oldest school in the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC).
Eton College, or just Eton, is a British independent school for boys between the ages of 13–18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, [1] as the King's College of Our Lady of Eton. Eton College is in Eton, near Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is north of Windsor Castle.
Jul 6, 2023 · Eton, which was founded in 1440 and teaches boys ages 13 to 18, has long been a symbol of British tradition and continuity, with its campus in the shadow of Windsor Castle, its elitist quirks and...
Eton College is a charity for the advancement of education. At its heart sits an independent boys’ boarding school which leads a dynamic range of educational activities and an expanding network of educational partnerships. The charity’s primary purpose, determined from its Christian foundation in 1440, is to draw out the best of young ...
Aug 28, 2020 · Henry VI founded Eton College in 1440 for “25 poor and indigent scholars to learn grammar”. He wanted his subjects to have the opportunities of acquiring knowledge that he had enjoyed, and named William Stokke and Richard Cokkes as the first two boys to have a place. Classical education in England in the 15 th century was in decline and ...
