Edmund Gonville
Deceased Person
– 1351
Who was Edmund Gonville?
Edmund Gonville founded Gonville Hall in 1348, which later was re-founded by John Caius to become Gonville and Caius College. Gonville Hall was his third foundation. Before this he had founded two religious houses, a College at Rushworth, Norfolk, 1342 and the Hospital of St John at Lynn, Norfolk. The origin of his wealth is obscure.
His father was William Gonville, a Frenchman domiciled in England, who owned the Manor of Lerling and other property in Norfolk. William's eldest son was Sir Nicholas Gonville who married an heiress of the Lerling family.
Gonville worked for King Edward III of England, including lending him money. In return he was rewarded with appointment as King's clerk. After Gonville, supported by Sir Walter Manny, petitioned Edward III for permission to set up a college for 20 scholars at the University of Cambridge, permission was granted and Edward III issued Letters patent in January 1348.
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