Francis Godolphin (died about 1640)

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Sir
Francis Godolphin
MP
Died2 May 1640
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)Politician and Knight
TitleSir
Parent(s) Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608)
Margaret Killigrew

Sir Francis Godolphin MP (died 1640) was an English nobleman, politician, knight, and Member of Parliament.

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Biography

Godolphin was the third son of Sir Francis Godolphin (1540–1608) and his first wife Margaret Killigrew. He represented St Ives in the Parliaments of 1624–5 and 1625, and Cornwall in that of 1626. He was also Recorder of Helston in 1620. He was still alive in 1637, and his will was proved on 2 May 1640.

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    Parliament of England
    Preceded by Member of Parliament for St Ives
    1624–1625
    With: William Lake 1624–1625
    Sir William Parkhurst 1625
    Succeeded by
    Preceded by Member of Parliament for Cornwall
    1626
    With: William Coryton
    Succeeded by