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Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet

1574 – 1655

English politician

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About Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet

Lived 1574 – 1655 (aged 80–81). Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet was a politician.

Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet of Redgrave (1574–1655) was an English landowner.

Life He was born on 4 May 1574 at Redgrave Manor, Suffolk, the fifth son of Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1st Baronet and his wife Anne Butts, daughter of Edmund Butts. He spent most of his life residing in Riborough in Norfolk.

In 1649, Robert Bacon succeeded his older brother Edmund as baronet. Bacon was buried at Ryburgh in Norfolk

Family Bacon was married twice. Among his sons were Nathaniel, Edmund, Henry, Francis, and Drury, all of whom died young. The other sons were Nicholas, Hobart, and Robert. Nicholas married Margaret, and Robert married Catherine.

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Important facts

Born
1574
Birth century
16th century
Died
1655
Occupation
Politician
Also known as
Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Bt., 3rd Bt. of Redgrave

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet?

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When was Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet born?

Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet was born in 1574.

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Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet died in 1655.

What was Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet's occupation?

Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7528709

· DBpedia: Sir Robert Bacon, 3rd Baronet

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