About Francis Anderson
Lived 1614 – 1679 (aged 64). Francis Anderson was an English politician.
Sir Francis Anderson (21 December 1614 – 19 July 1679) was an English Royalist landowner and politician who represented Newcastle-upon-Tyne once as Sheriff, twice as Mayor and as MP in the House of Commons between 1660 and 1679.
Early life
Anderson was the only son of Roger Anderson (d.1622) of Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and his wife, Anne Jackson, the daughter of William Bower alias Jackson, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Oxen-le-Field, County Durham.
Roger Anderson was Sheriff of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1612–13) and was one of the seven sons of Francis Anderson (d.1623). Francis the Elder had been Sheriff (1595–6) and Mayor (1601–2, 1612–13) of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Career Anderson was Sheriff (1641–42) and Alderman of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1642–44 and 1662–79)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francis Anderson?
English landowner, politician and MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne (1614–79)
When was Francis Anderson born?
Francis Anderson was born on 21 December 1614 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Francis Anderson die?
Francis Anderson died on 19 July 1679 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland.
What was Francis Anderson's occupation?
Francis Anderson was a politician.
What nationality was Francis Anderson?
Francis Anderson was English.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francis Anderson (MP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Anderson. https://biography.guide/francis-anderson/
MLA: "Francis Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francis-anderson/.
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