Francis Edwardes

Francis Edwardes (died 15 December 1725) of Pembrokeshire in Wales, was a Member of Parliament.[1]

For other people named Francis Edwardes, see Francis Edwardes (disambiguation).

Origins

He was the second son of Owen Edwardes of Treffgarne, Pembrokeshire. The Edwardes family owned extensive lands in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire in Wales.

Career

He was elected as a Member of Parliament for Haverfordwest in 1722, which seat he held until 1725.[1]

Marriage and children

He married Lady Elizabeth Rich, only daughter of Robert Rich, 5th Earl of Warwick, 2nd Earl of Holland (1620–1675) and the heiress of her nephew Edward Henry Rich, 7th Earl of Warwick, 4th Earl of Holland (1697–1721). Through this marriage the substantial Rich estates, including Holland House in Kensington, came into the Edwardes family. By his wife he had children including:

Death and burial

Edwardes died in December 1725.

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See also

References
  1. "EDWARDES, Francis (d.1725), of Johnston, nr. Haverfordwest, Pemb". history of Parliament. Retrieved 26 July 2015.

References
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Sir John Philipps		 Member of Parliament for Haverfordwest
1722–1725		 Succeeded by
Sir Erasmus Philipps


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