Francis Drewe facts for kids
Francis Drewe (who lived from about 1674 to 1734) was an important British lawyer and politician. He was from a place called The Grange in Broadhembury, Devon. He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament where laws are made, from 1713 to 1734. He was a member of the Tory political group.
Early Life and Education
Francis Drewe was born in Lezant. His father, Rev. Edward Drewe, was a church official in Exeter, and his mother was Joan Sparrow. Joan's father, Anthony Sparrow, was a Bishop of Exeter.
Francis went to Corpus Christi College, Oxford, a famous university, when he was 16 years old in 1690. After that, he joined Middle Temple in 1691. This was a place where people studied to become lawyers. He became a barrister (a type of lawyer) in 1697. In 1695, he married Mary Bidgood.
Political Career
Francis Drewe started his career as a lawyer in Exeter. His father had good connections in politics, which helped Francis. In the 1713 general election, he became a Member of Parliament for Exeter without anyone running against him. This meant he was chosen easily.
In 1714, his father passed away, and Francis inherited The Grange, his family home in Broadhembury.
Francis was chosen as a Member of Parliament again in the 1715 election without any opposition. However, in the 1722 election, he had to compete against other candidates, but he still won. In 1723, he was appointed a "bencher," which is a senior position at Middle Temple.
He was elected again without opposition in the 1727 election. Francis Drewe decided to retire from politics in 1734. During his time in Parliament, he always voted against the government's plans.
Family Life
Francis Drewe passed away on September 13, 1734, when he was 60 years old. He and his wife, Mary, had two sons and three daughters. Their son, also named Francis, became the High Sheriff of Devon in 1738.
See also
- Drewe family of Broadhembury
