Ralph Davenant
English school founder
About Ralph Davenant
Lived 1645 – 1680 (aged 34–35).
Reverend Ralph Davenant founded Davenant Foundation School in February 1680, when he left £100 in his will to start up a school for 40 poor boys of Whitechapel, London.
1645–1680. Before he died he was halfway through making Davenant foundation grammar school.
Ralph Davenant was Rector of St Mary's in Whitechapel in the East End of London.
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Who was Ralph Davenant?
English school founder
When was Ralph Davenant born?
Ralph Davenant was born in 1645.
When did Ralph Davenant die?
Ralph Davenant died in 1680.
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