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Instruction to Re-found

When
29 March 1550
Where
Sherborne, Dorset
Part of
Establishment of Sherborne School

Edward VI issued a formal instruction to re-found Sherborne School with a land endowment.

On 29 March 1550, a formal instruction was issued by Edward VI to re-found Sherborne School. This was the first of his whole foundations and included a good endowment of lands to ensure the school's endurance.

Sources

  1. Sherborne School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-03

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