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GEMMS IDGEMMS-PERSON-003945
NameGeorge Davenport
TitleMr.
Gendermale
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Livedb. - d. 1677-07-06 (old)
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Associated PlacesHoughton-le-Spring -- ParishEmmanuel College -- Place of Study
Source of DataACAD (Venn) (ID: DVNT646G); Hannah Yip.
Biographical Sources ConsultedACAD (Venn) (ID: DVNT646G)
Other NoteThe exact date of birth of George Davenport is unknown. Born at Wigston, Leicestershire, he was admitted pensioner at Emmanuel College, Cambridge on 1 May 1646. He graduated B.A. in 1649/50 and proceeded M.A. in 1653. From 1664 until his death on 6 July 1677, he served as rector of Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham.
GEMMS record createdOctober 09, 2022
GEMMS record last editedOctober 09, 2022