William Grindal
William Grindal († 1548 ) was an English scholar.
Life
Very little is known about Grundal's origins. It is believed that he comes from Cumberland , where he also met Bishop Edmund Grindal . But the acquaintance is not proven. Both studied at the same university in Cambridge.
He was a friend of Roger Ascham . In July 1544 he was hired by Henry VIII to teach his daughter Elizabeth I in Greek and Latin. In 1548 he died of the plague .
Individual evidence
- ↑ William Grindal . Entry on Spartacus Educational, accessed December 25, 2019
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Grindal, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English scholar |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century or 16th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1548 |