Francis Godolphin (1605–1667)
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Sir Francis Godolphin KB MP (25 December 1605 – 22 March 1667), of Godolphin in Cornwall, was an English nobleman, landowner, politician, and Member of Parliament. His chief claim to fame is that he was the dedicatee of Hobbes' Leviathan.
For other people named Francis Godolphin, see Francis Godolphin (disambiguation).
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Francis Godolphin | |
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Born | 25 December 1605 |
Died | 22 March 1667 (1667-03-23) (aged 61) |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Politician |
Title | Sir |
Spouse | Dorothy Berkeley |
Children | Sir William Godolphin, 1st Baronet Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin Dean Henry Godolphin |
Parent(s) | Sir William Godolphin (1567–1613) Thomasine Sidney |
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