Episode 1 of 1
Grant of Royal Charter
- When
- February 1572
- Where
- Harrow
- Part of
- Founding of Harrow School
Queen Elizabeth I granted a royal charter to John Lyon in February 1572, formally establishing Harrow School as a re-endowment.
The charter was issued in February 1572, authorizing the foundation by John Lyon, a wealthy local farmer. The document described the school as a re-endowment, suggesting it formalized existing educational activities in Harrow rather than creating a new institution from scratch.
Sources
- Harrow School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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