Dulwich College is a public school for boys aged 2–18, in Dulwich, London, England. As a public school, it began as the College of God's Gift, founded in 1619 by Elizabethan actor Edward Alleyn, with the original purpose of educating 12 poor scholars. It began to grow into a large school from 1857 and took its current form in 1870, when it moved into its current premises.

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Country: United Kingdom
Inception: 1619, January 1, 1908
Website: http://www.dulwich.org.uk/

Edward Alleynfounder of United Kingdomcountry Dulwichlocated in London Borough of Southwarklocated in

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Country: United Kingdom
Inception: 1619, January 1, 1908
Website: http://www.dulwich.org.uk/

Edward Alleynfounder of United Kingdomcountry Dulwichlocated in London Borough of Southwarklocated in