Francis Bassett (MP)
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Francis Bassett (25 May 1820 ā 9 June 1899)[1] was a British Liberal politician.
Quick Facts MP, Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire ...
Francis Bassett | |
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Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire | |
In office 27 June 1872 ā 28 April 1875 | |
Preceded by | Richard Gilpin Francis Russell |
Succeeded by | George Russell Richard Gilpin |
Personal details | |
Born | 25 May 1820 |
Died | 9 June 1899(1899-06-09) (aged 79) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Liberal |
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His father John Dollin Bassett was partner in a bank at Leighton Buzzard, of which Francis and his brother also became partners.[2] He was elected MP for Bedfordshire at a by-election in 1872 but resigned in 1875.[3]