Francis Bassett
Sir Francis Bassett (1594 – 1645) of Tehidy in the parish of Illogan in Cornwall, was Sheriff of Cornwall, a Vice-Admiral of North Cornwall, and Recorder of St Ives. His portrait by Vandyck was formerly displayed at Tehidy (now demolished). He appears to have been a sportsman, much addicted to hawking and cock-fighting. He was the son of Revd. James Bassett of Tehidy and his wife Jane, the daughter of Sir Francis Godolphin. In 1640, he presented to the borough of St Ives a loving-cup bearing the following inscription:
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Francis Bassett
Sir Francis Bassett (1594 – 1645) of Tehidy in the parish of Illogan in Cornwall, was Sheriff of Cornwall, a Vice-Admiral of North Cornwall, and Recorder of St Ives. His portrait by Vandyck was formerly displayed at Tehidy (now demolished). He appears to have been a sportsman, much addicted to hawking and cock-fighting. He was the son of Revd. James Bassett of Tehidy and his wife Jane, the daughter of Sir Francis Godolphin. In 1640, he presented to the borough of St Ives a loving-cup bearing the following inscription:
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