John Lyon (school founder)

John Lyon
John Lyon
Born	1514; Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex
Died	1592
Resting place	St Mary's, Harrow on the Hill
Nationality	English
Occupation	Charitable landowner
Known for	Founder of Harrow School (1572); Benefactor of The John Lyon School; Benefactor of the John Lyon Charity;
Relatives	Sir John Lyon, Lord Mayor of London for 1554 to 1555;; Lyons family;

John Lyon (1514–1592) was a significant English landowner, who by 1564 had the largest land-rental income in Harrow, and who was the founder of Harrow School and the John Lyon's Charity. The John Lyon School was named as such in his recognition. The Harrow School house, Lyon's, is also named after him. He was a member of the Anglo-Norman Lyons family, and was a first cousin of Sir John Lyon, who was Lord Mayor of London for 1554 to 1555.

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