Francis Basset (1715–1769)
Francis Basset (1715–1769) was a Cornish landowner and politician from Tehidy. He served as Member of Parliament for Penryn (1766–69).
He was born the son of Francis (1674–1721) and Mary Basset (née Pendarves). His father was High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1708.
He and his wife Margaret (daughter of the politician Sir John St Aubyn, 3rd Baronet) had seven children: Francis (the first child), a younger son, and five daughters.
External links
- Francis Basset, 1st Baron de Dunstanville - entry on Dictionary of National Biography, containing details on his father's life
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| Preceded by Edward Turner George Brydges Rodney |
Member of Parliament for Penryn 1766–1769 With: George Brydges Rodney (1766-68)/ Hugh Pigot (1768-69) |
Succeeded by William Lemon Hugh Pigot |