Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes ProCon History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture Money Videos
Eton College
Table of Contents
Introduction References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics
Images
students at Eton College in England Eton College from the playing fields
Read Next
Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom
What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?
Rural Irish landscape, Sligo, Ireland.
Why Is Ireland Two Countries?
Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day (June 2, 1953) holding the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross in her right hand the Orb in her left, in an embroidered and beaded dress by Norman Hartnell, a crimson velvet mantle edged with ermine fur, with the Coronation ring, the Coronation necklace, and the Imperial State Crown. The backdrop depicts the interior of Westminster Abbey; photograph by Cecil Beaton. (British royals)
5 Fascinating British Coronation Objects
King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Camilla, Queen Consort) wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles in London, England on May 6, 2023
British Royal Line of Succession
Discover
Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro
Why Is Christmas in December?
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) standing on rock, side view, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The Fastest Animals on Earth
Chinese dragon sculpture or statue.
10 Legendary Creatures from Around the World
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses marchers during his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. August 28th 1963
Was Martin Luther King, Jr., a Republican or a Democrat?
The tomb of Saint Nicholas in the crypt of the Basilica di San Nicola, Bari, Apulia, Italy
Do the Relics of Saint Nicholas Really Emit a Holy Substance?
Casino. Gambling. Slots. Slot machine. Luck. Rich. Neon. Hit the Jackpot neon sign lights up casino window.
Brain Games: 8 Philosophical Puzzles and Paradoxes
NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.
10 Great Sports Rivalries

Eton College: Facts & Related Content

verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://www.britannica.com/facts/Eton-College
Written and fact-checked by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Facts

Date 1440 - present
Areas Of Involvement secondary education • King’s Scholar • scholarship
Notable Alumni William Pitt, the Elder • William Ewart Gladstone • George Orwell • George Canning • Robert Boyle • Sir John Herschel, 1st Baronet • Boris Johnson • Justin Welby • Aldous Huxley • Derek Parfit • Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st earl of Halifax • William, prince of Wales • Hugh Laurie • Damian Lewis • Robin Milner • Sir Julian Huxley • Prince Harry, duke of Sussex • Nicholas Mosley • J.B.S. Haldane • John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich • Edward Stanley, 14th earl of Derby • Ralph Hawtrey • Edward Boyle • Peter Carington, 6th Baron Carrington • Sir Dennis Holme Robertson • William Ralph Inge • Tom Hiddleston • Sir Leslie Ward

Photos

students at Eton College in England
Eton College from the playing fields
See All Images →

Related Topics and References

Topics