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British politician (1740-1818)

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Sir Philip Francis, GCB was a British Whig politician, pamphleteer and colonial administrator best known for being the possible identity of the anonymous writer Junius.

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Duel between Warren Hastings and Philip Francis.Duel between Warren Hastings and Philip Francis.

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

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Sir Philip Francis, GCB was a British Whig politician, pamphleteer and colonial administrator best known for being the possible identity of the anonymous writer Junius. A strong opponent of East India Company official Warren Hastings, Francis' accusations against him led to Hastings' impeachment by the Parliament of Great Britain.

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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1740 to 1818 · aged 78
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