Early Life
Born in Manchester, Warwickshire, England to a wealthy family, Davenport was educated at Oxford University. He matriculated at Merton College in 1613 but migrated to Magdalen College two years later, eventually leaving Oxford before completing his degree.
His father was Henry Davenport (d. May 29, 1627), draper, alderman, and Mayor of Coventry, son of Edward Davenport, Mayor of Coventry, and was born of numerous royal families. His mother, Winifred Barnaby (1569 - April 12, 1597), is a descendant of English and French Royalty. A direct descendant of King Edward the III
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