Background
He was born the son of Richard Day of Shropshire and educated at Eton College and King"s College, Cambridge, where he was Fellow in 1548, and graduated Master of Arts, in 1553.
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William Day
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Eton College.
Career
He became Provost of Eton College in 1561, his predecessor Richard Bruerne being ejected. lieutenant was a position he held until 1595. He was raised to the episcopy as Bishop of Winchester in 1595.
He died in 1596.
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English
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Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.