Francis Vernon, 1st Earl of Shipbrook
English-born Irish peer (1715–1783) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Francis Vernon, 1st Earl of Shipbrook (1715 – 15 October 1783), known as The Lord Orwell between 1762 and 1776 and as The Viscount Orwell between 1776 and 1777, was an English politician.
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Francis Vernon | |
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Member of Parliament for Ipswich | |
In office 1762–1765 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1715 (1715) |
Died | 15 October 1783 (aged 67–68) |
Spouse | Alice Ibbetson |
Children | 1 |
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Relatives | James Vernon (grandfather) Charles Boyle (grandfather) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 2nd or East Suffolk Battalion |
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