Ralph Davenant

Ralph Davenant

Reverend Ralph Davenant founded Davenant Foundation School in 1680, when he left £100 in his will to start up a school for the poor boys of Whitechapel, London.

Ralph Davenant was Rector of St Mary's in Whitechapel in the East End of London.

ee also

*Davenant Foundation School
*Davenant International
*Davenant Centre

External links

* [http://www.davenant.essex.sch.uk Official School website]
* [http://davenantinternationa.tripod.com Davenant International website]


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