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.

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Parliament of Great Britain
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


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