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Francis Carew

1602 – 1649

English politician

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About Francis Carew

Lived 1602 – 1649 (aged 46–47). Francis Carew was an English politician.

Sir Francis Carew (1602–1649) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1624 and 1626.

Carew was the son of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton of Beddington, Surrey who changed his name to Carew in 1611. He matriculated at University College, Oxford on 30 April 1619, aged 16 and was awarded BA on 27 November 1621. He was admitted to the Inner Temple in 1620. In 1624, he was elected Member of Parliament for Haslemere. He was re-elected MP for Haslemere in 1625 and 1626 . He was appointed Knight of the Order of the Bath on 2 February 1626. In 1628, he was elected MP for Guildford but the election was declared void. He was elected MP for Bletchingley in 1640 but the election was declared void.

He married Susan Romney, a daughter of William and Rebecca Romney. Carew died at the age of about 46 and was buried on 9 April 1649.

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Important facts

Born
1602
Birth century
Died
1649
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University College, Oxford
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1624-25 Parliament, Member of the 1625 Parliament, Member of the 1626 Parliament
Also known as
Sir Francis Carew

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis Carew?

English politician

When was Francis Carew born?

Francis Carew was born in 1602.

When did Francis Carew die?

Francis Carew died in 1649.

What was Francis Carew's occupation?

Francis Carew was a politician.

What nationality was Francis Carew?

Francis Carew was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis Carew

· Wikidata: Q5480432

· DBpedia: Francis Carew

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