Peterhouse College, Cambridge University is in Cambridge University.
On 16th June 1286 Bishop Hugh de Balsham died at Doddington, Ely [Map]. He left 200 pounds in his will to Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map] which he had founded. He was buried at Ely Cathedral [Map] on 24th June 1286.
Around 1520 Bishop Edmund Scambler was born at Gressingham. He was educated at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map] and Jesus College, Cambridge University.
In 1530 Bishop Richard Cheyney [aged 17] was elected Fellow of Pembroke Hall [Map].
Around 1550 Henry Herbert 2nd Earl Pembroke [aged 11] educated at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map].
On 11th November 1562 Bishop Richard Howand [aged 22] was elected a Fellow of Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map] and proceeded M. A. in 1564.
Around 1564 Edward Stafford [aged 12] educated at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map].
On 9th August 1564 Anthony Mildmay [aged 14], whilst being educated at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map], delivered an oration to Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland [aged 30] with much success during her visit to the college.
In 1595 Oliver St John 1st Earl Bolingbroke [aged 15] was educated at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map].
On 2nd June 1631 Bishop Robert Mossum [aged 14] entered Magdalene College aka Buckingham, Cambridge University. Two months later he migrated to Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map].
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On 8th February 1635 Bishop John Cosins [aged 40] was appointed Master of Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map].
John Evelyn's Diary. 31st August 1654. Peter-House [Map], formerly under the government of my worthy friend, Dr. Joseph Cosin [aged 59] [Note. Joseph appears to be a mistake for John?], Dean of Peterborough; a pretty neat college, having a delicate chapel. Next to Sidney, a fine college.
Around 1751 Augustus Henry Fitzroy 3rd Duke Grafton [aged 15] was educated at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University [Map].
