John Lyon (school founder)
Elizabethan landowner and founder of Harrow School / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Lyon (1514–1592) was a significant English landowner, who by 1564 had the largest land-rental income in Harrow, and who was the founder of Harrow School and the John Lyon's Charity. The John Lyon School was named as such in his recognition. The Harrow School house, Lyon's, is also named after him. He was a member of the Anglo-Norman Lyons family, and was a first cousin of Sir John Lyon, who was Lord Mayor of London for 1554 to 1555.[1]
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Born | 1514 |
Died | 1592 |
Resting place | St Mary's, Harrow on the Hill |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Charitable landowner |
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