"Manners maketh man." William of Wykeham
The resume of this 14th-century Englishman is an argument for making good manners your motto, too.
Born into humble beginnings, Wykeham found work at Winchester Castle. This brought him to the attention of Edward III, who put him in charge of renovating Windsor Castle. His payment included ordination into the church, and soon he became one of England's most powerful bishops. He then served two sovereigns as Chancellor of England before founding both Winchester College and New College, Oxford.
Little wonder that when he died, he was one of the richest men in England.
Born into humble beginnings, Wykeham found work at Winchester Castle. This brought him to the attention of Edward III, who put him in charge of renovating Windsor Castle. His payment included ordination into the church, and soon he became one of England's most powerful bishops. He then served two sovereigns as Chancellor of England before founding both Winchester College and New College, Oxford.
Little wonder that when he died, he was one of the richest men in England.
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