William of Wykeham
Bishop of Winchester; Lord Privy Seal of England; Lord Chancellor of England (1324-1404)
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Summary
William of Wykeham was born on January 1, 1324[1], in Wickham[2]. He died on September 27, 1404[3], in Hampshire[4]. He worked as an architect[5], Catholic priest[6], politician[7], judge[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Winchester[11]
- Place of burial: Winchester Cathedral[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[13]
- Occupation: bishop[14]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Winchester[15]
- Employer: University of Oxford[16]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: William of Wykeham[19]
- Family name: Wykeham[20]
- Given name: William[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24], The Catholic Encyclopedia[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Consecrator: Simon Langham[27], Simon Sudbury[28], Robert Wyvil[29]
- P14608: 120530457[30]
Why It Matters
William of Wykeham has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was William of Wykeham born?
William of Wykeham's place of birth was Wickham[2].
Where did William of Wykeham die?
William of Wykeham passed away in Hampshire[4].
What did William of Wykeham do for work?
William of Wykeham worked as an architect[5], Catholic priest[6], politician[7], judge[8], and Catholic bishop[9].