John Duport

Dr John Duport was born in Shepshed in Leicestershire. He was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he became a Fellow in 1574. In 1583, he became rector of Fulham, and in 1585, precentor of St Paul's Cathedral. In 1590, he was appointed Master of Jesus College. In 1609, he added the prebendary of Ely to his income. == Personal life ==

Duport married Rachel Cox, daughter of Richard Cox, Bishop of Ely. Their son, James Duport, a child when John Duport died, also became a scholar, and Master of Magdalene College. ==References==