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Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet

1621 – 1685

English politician

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Lived 1621 – 1685 (aged 63–64). Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet was an English politician, slave trader and sir Robert Cann, known for Parliament of England.

Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet (c. 1621–1685), of Small Street, Bristol and Stoke Bishop, Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucestershire, was an English politician.

He was the son of William Cann, merchant of Bristol and Margaret, the sister of Robert Yeamans.

He was Mayor of Bristol in 1662–3, when Charles II visited the city. He was knighted in April 1662 and created a baronet in September. However, his Bristol house remained his main residence.

He entered parliament as Member MP for Bristol February 1678, following the death of his first wife's nephew Humphrey Hooke, apparently without opposition. He was a moderately active member and considered at this stage as 'worthy' by Shaftesbury. Anne married 1) Sir Robert Gunning of Cold Ashton and 2) Sir Dudley North

In 1647 he married his second wife Anne, daughter of Derrick Popley, merchant of the Red Lodge, Bristol. Their son Thomas served as High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1687 and was knighted by James II.

He died in November 1685 and was buried at St Werburgh's, Bristol.

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Important facts

Born
1621
Birth century
Died
1685
Nationality
Known for
Parliament of England
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1679 Parliament, Member of the 1680-81 Parliament, High Sheriff of Gloucestershire
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Robert Cann, Sir Robert Cann, 1st Bt.

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Who was Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet?

English politician

When was Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet born?

Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet was born in 1621.

When did Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet die?

Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet died in 1685.

What was Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet was a politician, slave trader and sir Robert Cann.

What was Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet known for?

Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet was known for Parliament of England.

What nationality was Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet?

Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q7342731

· DBpedia: Sir Robert Cann, 1st Baronet

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