Person    | Male  Born /1/1467  Died 16/9/1519

Dean Colet

Categories: Education, Religion

John Colet was the only surviving child of the 22 that his mother bore. Founded St Paul's School in 1509. Churchman and educational pioneer. Born London, son of a Lord Mayor whose wealth he inherited. Member of the Mercers' Company. Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. Friend of Erasmus.

Spitalfield's Life has a drawing of his parents' house, where the Stepney City Farm now is.

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Dean Colet

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St Paul's School

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