Magdalen College was founded as Magdalen Hall in [[1448]] by [[William of Waynflete]], Bishop of [[Winchester, England|Winchester]]. It became Magdalen College in [[1458]]. The founder's statutes included provision for a choral foundation of men and boys (a tradition that has continued to the present day) and made reference to how the name of the College should be pronounced. | Magdalen College was founded as Magdalen Hall in [[1448]] by [[William of Waynflete]], Bishop of [[Winchester, England|Winchester]]. It became Magdalen College in [[1458]]. The founder's statutes included provision for a choral foundation of men and boys (a tradition that has continued to the present day) and made reference to how the name of the College should be pronounced. |