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