Francis Greville (MP for Warwick) facts for kids

Francis Greville (born July 1, 1667 – died October 11, 1710) was an English politician. He lived at Warwick Castle in Warwick, England. Greville was a member of the Tory Party, which was one of the main political groups at the time. He served in the English House of Commons and later the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1695 until his death in 1710. The House of Commons is where elected representatives make laws for the country.

Early Life and Family

Francis Greville was the oldest son of Fulke Greville, 5th Baron Brooke and his wife, Sarah Dashwood. When he was a young man, between 1685 and 1687, he traveled across Europe. He visited countries like France, Italy, and the Netherlands. In January 1693, Francis Greville married Lady Anne Wilmott. She was the daughter of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester.

Political Career

Francis Greville began his political journey in 1695. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the town of Warwick. An MP is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the House of Commons. In the same year, he helped with rebuilding efforts in Warwick.

He was re-elected without anyone running against him in 1701. In 1702, he won another election in Warwick. He was known for supporting the Tory party's views. For example, he voted to support the actions of the House of Commons when they questioned some Whig ministers. The Whig party was the other main political group at the time.

Greville was elected again in 1705. He voted against the candidate supported by the King's court for the position of Speaker. The Speaker is the person who leads the debates in the House of Commons. In 1708, he was re-elected as a Tory MP for Warwick without opposition. He often spoke up for the Tories. He also opposed the questioning of Dr. Sacheverell in 1710. Francis Greville was elected one last time as MP for Warwick in 1710.

Later Life and Death

Just one week after being re-elected, Francis Greville became very ill. He suffered a sudden fit that led to convulsions. He passed away the next day, on October 11, 1710. He was buried at St. Mary's Church in Warwick.

Francis Greville and his wife, Anne, had two sons:

• Fulke Greville, 6th Baron Brooke (1693–1711)
• William Greville, 7th Baron Brooke (1695–1727)

Francis Greville died before his own father. Because of this, the title of Baron Brooke went directly to his oldest son, Fulke.