John Port (died 1557)
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For other people named John Port, see John Port (disambiguation).
Sir John Port (before 1510 – 6 June 1557) was an English landowner and Knight of the Order of the Bath who served occasionally in the House of Commons. He was High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1554. By his will, he founded Repton School and almshouses at Etwall. He also owned Caverswall Castle from 1531 after acquiring it through marriage to Elizabeth.
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Sir John Port | |
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Born | before 1510 |
Died | 6 June 1557 |
Education | Brasenose College, Oxford |
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Children | Walter Port Thomas Port Elizabeth Port Dorothy Port Margaret Port |
Parent(s) | Sir John Port, Jane Fitzherbert |
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The John Port Spencer Academy at Etwall is named after him.