Sir Francis Bassett of Tehidy in the parish of Illogan in Cornwall, was Sheriff of Cornwall, a Vice-Admiral of North Cornwall, and Recorder of St Ives. His portrait by Vandyck was formerly displayed at Tehidy. He appears to have been a sportsman, much addicted to hawking and cock-fighting.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1640 Parliament, Vice-admiral of North Cornwall, High Sheriff of Cornwall
Born: 1594
Died: 1645

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Francis Bassett

English politician; (1594-1645)

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the April 1640 Parliament, Vice-admiral of North Cornwall, High Sheriff of Cornwall
Born: 1594
Died: 1645

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