Bishop William Waynflete, Founder of Magdalen College School in Oxford, ca.1750

Reference
BG-11858-2
Date
1750
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
53.0 x 37.0 cm (20.9 x 14.6 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 420

Antique portrait titled 'William Waynfleet, Bishop of Winchester'.

Portrait of William Waynflete. William Waynflete, born William Patten, was Provost of Eton (1442–1447), Bishop of Winchester (1447–1486) and Lord Chancellor of England (1456–1460). He is best remembered as the founder of Magdalen College and Magdalen College School in Oxford. This print originates from 'The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, engraven by Mr. Houbracken, and Mr. Vertuewith their Lives and Characters by Thomas Birch, A.M., F.R.S'.

Artists and Engravers: Published in London by John and Paul Knapton 1742-1756.

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