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wykeham

/ˈwɪk.əm/

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noun

/ˈwɪk.əm/formalbritish
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к английскому прелату и государственному деятелю, основавшему колледж в Оксфорде и Винчестерский колледж, занимавшему пост канцлера Англии и епископа Винчестера (1324–1404).

A proper noun referring to an English prelate and statesman who founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College, served as Chancellor of England and Bishop of Winchester (1324–1404).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. William of WykehamC2formalbritish

    An English prelate and statesman (1324–1404) who founded New College, Oxford, and Winchester College, and served as Chancellor of England and Bishop of Winchester.

    ruУильям Уикхем

    • William of Wykeham was a key figure in 14th-century English education.
    • Wykeham founded Winchester College in 1382.
    • As Bishop of Winchester, Wykeham oversaw many building projects.