About Edward Bacon
Lived 1548 – 1618 (aged 69–70). Edward Bacon was a politician.
Marriage and issue
In about 1581 he married Helen Little, daughter and heiress of Thomas Little of Shrubland Hall by his wife Elizabeth Lytton, a daughter and co-heiress of Sir Robert Lytton of Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. With his wife he had two sons who were also Members of Parliament:
Nathaniel Bacon (1593–1660);
Francis Bacon (1600–1663).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Bacon?
English politician
When was Edward Bacon born?
Edward Bacon was born in 1548.
When did Edward Bacon die?
Edward Bacon died on 8 September 1618.
What was Edward Bacon's occupation?
Edward Bacon was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Bacon (died 1618)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Bacon. https://biography.guide/edward-bacon/
MLA: "Edward Bacon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-bacon/.
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