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| − | '''Eton College''', located in Eton, [[Berkshire]], [[England]], is one of Britain's most prestigious public (US = private) schools. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as a charity school to provide free education for poor boys. | + | '''Eton College''', located in Eton, [[Berkshire]], [[England]], is one of Britain's most prestigious public (US = private) schools. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as a charity school to provide free education for poor boys but ironically is now one of the most expensive schools in the country, charging around £26,000 (approx. US$53,000) per year for board and tuition. |
== Famous Old Etonians == | == Famous Old Etonians == | ||
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Eton College, located in Eton, Berkshire, England, is one of Britain's most prestigious public (US = private) schools. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as a charity school to provide free education for poor boys but ironically is now one of the most expensive schools in the country, charging around £26,000 (approx. US$53,000) per year for board and tuition.