His son Robert Dowland (c. 1591 – 1641) was also a musician, working for some time in the service of the first Earl of Devonshire, and taking over his father's position of lutenist at court when John died.
His son Robert Dowland, (c. 1591 – 1641) was !also a musician, working for some time in the service of the first Earl of Devonshire, and taking over his f!ather's position of lutenist at court when John died.