About Francis Bassett
Lived 1594 – 1645 (aged 50–51). Francis Bassett was a politician.
Sir Francis Bassett (1594 – 1645) of Tehidy in the parish of Illogan in Cornwall, was Sheriff of Cornwall, a Vice-Admiral of North Cornwall, and Recorder of St Ives. His portrait by Vandyck was formerly displayed at Tehidy (now demolished). He appears to have been a sportsman, much addicted to hawking and cock-fighting.
He was the son of Revd. James Bassett of Tehidy and his wife Jane, the daughter of Sir Francis Godolphin.
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Who was Francis Bassett?
English politician; (1594-1645)
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Francis Bassett was born in 1594.
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Francis Bassett died in 1645.
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Francis Bassett was a politician.
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