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BROWNE FFOLKES, Sir Martin, 1st bt. (1749-1821), of Hillington, King’s Lynn, Norf.
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b. 21 May 1749, IGI (Mdx.). o.s. of William Folkes, barrister, of Hillington and 2nd w. Mary, da. and h. of Sir William Browne, MD, pres. RCP, of King’s Lynn. educ. Eton 1758-66; Emmanuel, Camb. 1766; L. Inn 1768. m. 28 Dec. 1775, Fanny, da. and coh. of Sir John Turner, 3rd bt.†, of Warham, 2s. (1 d.v.p.) 3da. (1 d.v.p.). suc. fa. 1773; cr. bt. 26 May 1774; styled himself Browne Ffolkes on d. in 1774 of grandfa. Sir William Browne. d. 11 Dec. 1821.
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Sheriff, Norf. 1783 – 84; capt. Norf. rangers 1794, maj. 1805.
Main residence: Hillington, King’s Lynn, Norf.
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Commons 1820-1832
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BROWNE FFOLKES, Sir Martin, 1st bt. (1749-1821)
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