Roger Lupton
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Roger Lupton was born in the Parish of Sedbergh
in the year 1456. In 1483, he was awarded a Bachelor of Canon Law degree from King's College, Cambridge
, and Doctor of Canon law in 1504.
Shortly after that, he served in the Chancery Court
, and went onto become Rector of Harlton
, Cambridgeshire
, and then a Canon of Windsor
in 1500. He was elected a fellow and then Provost of Eton College in February, 1503/4, which post he retained until 1535.
1525 is the accepted date at which Roger Lupton began to provide for a Chantry School in Sedbergh (Sedbergh School
).
A few scholars were gathered together under a Chaplain, one Henry Blomeyr. Lupton's intention was twofold: "for the maintaining and increase of learning in Christ's Church", and "for his soul's health"; an agreement was made that the Chaplain and Scholars should have free seats in the chancel of Sedbergh Church.
In 1527, Six Scholarships to St John's College, Cambridge
were established, to be awarded exclusively to boys from the School one of the documents held at St John's relating to this says that the Scholars are "to be chosen from the grammar scole of Sedbare, wher the sayd Roger Lupton was borne and bath foundyd a perpetuall chauntry and the sayd grammar scole indued sufficiently with lyvelode and lands truly and suerly purchased and manciones sufficiently bylded". After purchase of land and building of a school, almost certainly on the site of the present School Library, the foundation deed was signed, binding the School to St. John's College, Cambridge, which was to have the appointment of its Headmasters. In 1535, Two further scholarships to Cambridge were established, with provision for two fellowships also.
1539/40 - Roger Lupton died and was buried in the Lupton Chapel at Eton. Named for a generous donation made to Eton College by Lupton himself. A bell tower and dormitory has also been dedicated in his name, and is perhaps the most famous building in the college. According to a new book about Lupton by R. Cann (2005), Lupton died in 1540.
Roger Lupton is currently survived by his descendents, who currently live in Vancouver, Canada. They are fully aware of Lupton's contributions to Eton, and hope to re-visit their ancestor's burial site and legacy sometime.
Sedbergh
Sedbergh is a small town in Cumbria, England. It lies about east of Kendal and about north of Kirkby Lonsdale. The town sits just within the Yorkshire Dales National Park...
in the year 1456. In 1483, he was awarded a Bachelor of Canon Law degree from King's College, Cambridge
King's College, Cambridge
King's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. The college's full name is "The King's College of our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge", but it is usually referred to simply as "King's" within the University....
, and Doctor of Canon law in 1504.
Shortly after that, he served in the Chancery Court
Court of Chancery
The Court of Chancery was a court of equity in England and Wales that followed a set of loose rules to avoid the slow pace of change and possible harshness of the common law. The Chancery had jurisdiction over all matters of equity, including trusts, land law, the administration of the estates of...
, and went onto become Rector of Harlton
Harlton
Harlton is a village and civil parish in the East of England region and the county Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. The village is south-west of Cambridge.-History:...
, Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire is a county in England, bordering Lincolnshire to the north, Norfolk to the northeast, Suffolk to the east, Essex and Hertfordshire to the south, and Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire to the west...
, and then a Canon of Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor is an affluent suburban town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is widely known as the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family....
in 1500. He was elected a fellow and then Provost of Eton College in February, 1503/4, which post he retained until 1535.
1525 is the accepted date at which Roger Lupton began to provide for a Chantry School in Sedbergh (Sedbergh School
Sedbergh School
Sedbergh School is a boarding school in Sedbergh, Cumbria, for boys and girls aged 13 to 18. Nestled in the Howgill Fells, it is known for sporting sides, such as its Rugby Union 1st XV.-Background:...
).
A few scholars were gathered together under a Chaplain, one Henry Blomeyr. Lupton's intention was twofold: "for the maintaining and increase of learning in Christ's Church", and "for his soul's health"; an agreement was made that the Chaplain and Scholars should have free seats in the chancel of Sedbergh Church.
In 1527, Six Scholarships to St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College, Cambridge
St John's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college's alumni include nine Nobel Prize winners, six Prime Ministers, three archbishops, at least two princes, and three Saints....
were established, to be awarded exclusively to boys from the School one of the documents held at St John's relating to this says that the Scholars are "to be chosen from the grammar scole of Sedbare, wher the sayd Roger Lupton was borne and bath foundyd a perpetuall chauntry and the sayd grammar scole indued sufficiently with lyvelode and lands truly and suerly purchased and manciones sufficiently bylded". After purchase of land and building of a school, almost certainly on the site of the present School Library, the foundation deed was signed, binding the School to St. John's College, Cambridge, which was to have the appointment of its Headmasters. In 1535, Two further scholarships to Cambridge were established, with provision for two fellowships also.
1539/40 - Roger Lupton died and was buried in the Lupton Chapel at Eton. Named for a generous donation made to Eton College by Lupton himself. A bell tower and dormitory has also been dedicated in his name, and is perhaps the most famous building in the college. According to a new book about Lupton by R. Cann (2005), Lupton died in 1540.
Roger Lupton is currently survived by his descendents, who currently live in Vancouver, Canada. They are fully aware of Lupton's contributions to Eton, and hope to re-visit their ancestor's burial site and legacy sometime.