Ralph Davenant
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 Matfelon|St Mary's] in Whitechapel in the East End of London.