About Sir Francis Popham
Lived 1646 – 1674 (aged 27–28). Sir Francis Popham was an English politician.
Sir Francis Popham KB (1646–1674), of Littlecote House, Wiltshire and Houndstreet, Somerset, was an English politician.
He was the eldest surviving son of Alexander Popham of Littlecote.
He was a member (MP) of the parliament of England for Bath from 1669 to 1674. He succeeded his father in 1669 and was made a Knight of the Bath the same year.
He married Helena, the daughter and heiress of Hugh Rogers of Cannington, Somerset and had a son, Alexander and a daughter.
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Who was Sir Francis Popham?
(1646-1674); of Littlccote; Knight of the Bath
When was Sir Francis Popham born?
Sir Francis Popham was born in 1646.
When did Sir Francis Popham die?
Sir Francis Popham died on 26 August 1674.
What was Sir Francis Popham's occupation?
Sir Francis Popham was a politician.
What nationality was Sir Francis Popham?
Sir Francis Popham was English.
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· Wikipedia: Sir Francis Popham
· DBpedia: Francis Popham (1646–1674)
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