William Wykeham was an extraordinary figure whose rapid ascent from
peasant to chancellor bucked contemporary trends. Wykeham's
administrative talents ensured that he became bishop of Winchester,
holder of one of the richest sees in Christendom and Chancellor of
England under Edward III and Richard II. "Everything was done by
him and nothing was done without him" wrote the contemporary
chronicler, Jean Froissart. His lasting contributions to society
arose from two passions, architecture and education. He made
effective use of the rich revenues of his see to indulge both. He
rose in the service of King Edward III having masterminded the
royal building works at Windsor Castle. His own building projects
included episcopal palaces, colleges, churches and Winchester
Cathedral. His interest in education resulted in the foundation of
two iconic educational institutions - the public school Winchester
College and New College Oxford Much of this has been
recognised.Virginia Davis highlights Wykeham's extraordinarily
commitment to good governance and his extensive involvement in
English politics between c1360-1402. Wykeham has been recognised as
a key government figure in Edward III's reign from c. 1360 but his
contribution to politics and government throughout the turbulent
reign of Richard II and beyond, has not hitherto been fully
appreciated. This book offers a fascinating biography of one of the
key-figures of late fourteenth-century England, an acquaintance of
Chaucer and a man who wielded immense political power. It covers in
detail his fall from political power in 1376-77 and his
rehabilitation. Wykeham - even when not holding political office -
was a figure to whom the decision-makers of late fourteenth century
England listened.
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