Francis Vernon, 1st Earl of Shipbrook
Francis Vernon, 1st Earl of Shipbrook (1715 – 15 October 1783), known as The Lord Orwell between 1762 and 1776 and as The Viscount Orwell between 1776 and 1777, was an English politician.
Francis Vernon | |
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| Member of Parliament for Ipswich | |
| In office 1762–1765 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1715 |
| Died | 15 October 1783 (aged 67–68) |
| Spouse | Alice Ibbetson |
| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | James Vernon (grandfather) Charles Boyle (grandfather) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 2nd or East Suffolk Battalion |
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