John Davenport
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John Davenport may refer to:
- John Davenport (Puritan) (1597–1670), Puritan minister and colonist in New Haven Colony
- John Davenport (Connecticut politician) (1752–1830), U.S. Representative from Connecticut, 1799–1816
- John Davenport (Ohio politician)John Davenport (Ohio politician)John Davenport was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born near Winchester, Virginia, Davenport attended the common schools. He moved to Ohio in 1818 and engaged in mercantile pursuits. Davenport settled in Belmont County, Ohio. There he served as member of the State house of representatives in 1824,...
(1788–1855), U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1827–1828 - Otis BlackwellOtis BlackwellOtis Blackwell was an American songwriter, singer, and pianist, whose work significantly influenced rock 'n' roll...
(1932–2002), musician who used the pseudonym John Davenport - John Davenport (pornographic actor), performer in gay and bisexual pornographic films
- John Metcalf DavenportJohn Metcalf DavenportJohn Metcalf Davenport was a Church of England clergyman and writer. He began his career as a clerk for his father, a prominent commercial chemist. Following an awakening, he went to Exeter College, Oxford from which he graduated in 1871, the year he became a deacon...
(1842–1913), Church of England clergyman and writer - John Thistlewood DavenportJohn Thistlewood DavenportJohn Thistlewood Davenport was an English pharmacist and businessman. He was the founder of J. T. Davenport & Sons, a pharmaceuticals company based in Great Russell Street, London which sold Dr...
(1817–1901), English pharmacist and businessman - John Davenport (rally driver), co-winner of the 1968 RAC rally
- John Davenport (economist), participant in the first Mont Pelerin SocietyMont Pelerin SocietyThe Mont Pelerin Society is an international organization composed of economists , philosophers, historians, intellectuals, business leaders, and others who favour classical liberalism...
conference, 1947 - John Davenport (actor), stage actor in the 1930s, who performed at the Plaza TheatrePlaza Theatre (El Paso)The Plaza Theatre is a historic building in El Paso, Texas. The theater stands as one of the city's most well-known landmarks , and remains operational today, showing various Broadway productions, musical concerts, and individual performers.-History:...
- John Davenport (journalist), former host of Washington WeekWashington WeekWashington Week is a public affairs program on PBS. Unlike panel discussion shows that focus on debate as a means of discussing topics, the program follows a path of moderation and discussion...
- John Davenport (baseball), born 1922, American baseball player
- John Davenport (MP), British Member of Parliament for Stoke-upon-TrentStoke-upon-Trent (UK Parliament constituency)Stoke-upon-Trent was a parliamentary borough in Staffordshire, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons from 1832 until 1885, and then one member from 1885 until 1918, when the borough was enlarged, renamed Stoke-on-Trent, and split into three single-member...
- Jack DavenportJack DavenportJack Davenport is an English actor, best known for his roles in the television series This Life, Coupling and as James Norrington in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. He has also appeared in many other Hollywood films such as The Talented Mr. Ripley...
(born 1973), British actor - Jack A. DavenportJack A. DavenportJack Arden Davenport was a former Golden Gloves boxer and a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of life during the Korean War.-Biography:...
(1931–1951), boxer
See also
- John Davenport Siddeley, 1st Baron KenilworthJohn Davenport Siddeley, 1st Baron KenilworthJohn Davenport Siddeley, 1st Baron Kenilworth , was a captain of the automobile industry in the United Kingdom.-Career:...
(1866–1956), automobile pioneer