Francis Winnington (Droitwich MP) facts for kids

Francis Winnington (born 1704 – died around 1754) was an English politician and lawyer from Broadway. He lived during the 1700s, a time when England was becoming a powerful nation.

Francis Winnington was the son of another Francis Winnington. His grandfather was Sir Francis Winnington, who was a very important lawyer. Sir Francis served as the Solicitor-General, a top legal advisor to the government.

Early Life and Education

Francis Winnington started his studies at Trinity College, Oxford on March 29, 1721. He was 17 years old at the time. "Matriculated" means he officially enrolled at the university.

After his university studies, he trained to become a lawyer. He was "called to the bar" at the Middle Temple on February 9, 1728. This means he completed his legal training and was allowed to practice law. The Middle Temple is one of the four famous legal societies in London.

A Career in Government

From 1733 to 1747, Francis Winnington held an important job. He was the Solicitor to the Admiralty. The Admiralty was the part of the government that managed the Royal Navy. As Solicitor, he was the chief lawyer for the Navy.

He worked in this role for 14 years. Then, he decided to leave his position. He wanted to become a Member of Parliament (MP).

Serving in Parliament

In 1747, Francis Winnington was elected as an MP. He represented the area of Droitwich. An MP is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the country's Parliament. Parliament is where laws are made.

He served as an MP for Droitwich from 1747 until 1754. This means he helped make decisions for the country for about seven years.

Francis Winnington was married to Susannah Courtney or Courtenay. They did not have any children. His brother was Edward Winnington. His nephew, Sir Edward Winnington, 1st Baronet, later became a Baronet.