Philip Francis

Philip Francis Historical Figure Nationality: Ireland, United Kingdom Year of Birth: 1740 Year of Death: 1818 Cause of Death: Natural causes Occupation: Politician, Author of Non-Fiction Spouse: Elizabeth Macrabie (d. 1806), Emma Watkins Children: Six Political Party: Whig Party Political Office(s): Member of Parliament for various constituencies Fictional Appearances: The Two Georges POD: c. 1763 Type of Appearance: Posthumous reference Date of Death: Unrevealed

Sir Philip Francis (22 October 1740 – 23 December 1818) was an Irish-born politician and pamphleteer. He served several terms in the British parliament. His reputation as a firebrand have lead many to suspect him of being the author of a series of letters by the writer known only as "Junius".

Philip Francis in The Two Georges

Sir Philip Francis was remembered as a radical into the 20th century. As an important figure in his day, Francis was depicted in the Thomas Gainsborough painting, The Two Georges.