Philip Francis
British politician (1740-1818) · Politicians · Died at 78
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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A strong opponent of East India Company official Warren Hastings, Francis' accusations against him led to Hastings' impeachment by the Parliament of Great Britain.
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1740 to 1818 · aged 78