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3 de may. de 2024 · Eton College (/ ˈ iː t ən / ⓘ) is a public school (fee-charging and boarding for secondary school age boys) in Eton, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI under the name Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore , [4] [5] making it the 18th-oldest school in the Headmasters' and Headmistresses ...
Hace 5 días · George Orwell won scholarships to two of England’s leading schools, Wellington and Eton colleges. He briefly attended the former before transferring to the latter, where Aldous Huxley was one of his teachers.
- George Orwell wrote the political fable Animal Farm (1944), the anti-utopian novel Nineteen Eighty-four (1949), the unorthodox political treatise T...
- George Orwell was brought up in an atmosphere of impoverished snobbery, first in India and then in England. His father was a minor British official...
- George Orwell wrote two hugely influential novels: Animal Farm (1944), a satire that allegorically depicted Joseph Stalin’s betrayal of the Russian...
Hace 2 días · Blair remained at Eton until December 1921, when he left midway between his 18th and 19th birthdays. Wellington was "beastly", Blair told Jacintha, but he said he was "interested and happy" at Eton. His principal tutor was A. S. F. Gow, Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, who also gave him advice later in his career.
- 1928–1950
- Eton College
Hace 4 días · Eton College, Fleming's alma mater from 1921 to 1927. In 1921 Fleming enrolled at Eton College. Not a high achiever academically, he excelled at athletics and held the title of Victor Ludorum ("Winner of the Games") for two years between 1925 and 1927. He also edited a school magazine, The Wyvern.
Hace 3 días · Francis Brinley Born 1690 London, England Died November 27, 1765 (aged 74–75) London, England Alma mater Eton College Occupation(s) Landowner, government official and military officer Spouse Deborah Lyde (m. 1718) Children 7 Military career Allegiance British America (1754–1763) Service/ branch Massachusetts Militia (1754–1763) Rank Colonel Battles/wars French and Indian War Colonel ...
- November 27, 1765, (aged 74–75), London, England
- Eton College
- Landowner, government official and military officer
- 1690, London, England
Hace 3 días · Eton College is located about half a mile from the castle, across the River Thames, reflecting the fact that it was a royal foundation of Henry VI. Aerial view of the castle from the south, from left to right : the Lower Ward and St George's Chapel, the Middle Ward and Round Tower, the Upper Ward and East Terrace garden, with the Long Walk, lower right.
30 de abr. de 2024 · Sir Stephen, who left Eton College in 1963, delighted attendees with stories from his extensive career in theatre and arts charities. From his early involvement in Eton’s drama department to his tenure as a theatre owner and producer, notable career highlights included his management of the St Martin’s Theatre and the production of The Mousetrap , the world’s longest-running stage show.
