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  1. Wykeham, William of Wykehamnoun

    English prelate and statesman; founded a college at Oxford and Winchester College in Winchester; served as chancellor of England and bishop of Winchester (1324-1404)

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  1. wykeham

    Wykeham traditionally refers to a surname or place-name of Anglo-Saxon origin in England. Most commonly, it is associated with two educational institutions in Winchester - Winchester College and New College, Oxford, both founded by William of Wykeham, who was a bishop of Winchester and chancellor of England in the 14th century. As a word itself, "Wykeham" translates to "village" or "settlement," often affiliated with a dairy farm, from Old English roots.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of wykeham in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of wykeham in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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