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Sir Francis Dashwood, 2nd Baronet


(b. 1708, Great Marlborough Street, Soho, London – d. Dec. 11, 1781, West Wycome, Buckinghamshire )

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Sir Francis Dashwood (1708-1781), politician and rake. The only son of Sir Francis Dashwood, first baronet (c. 1658-1724) and his second wife Mary Fane (1674-1710), he became the 11th Baron le Despencer in 1762.

Also known as:

  • 11th Baron Le Despencer

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