Francis Godolphin (1605–1667)
Francis Godolphin | |
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Sir Francis Godolphin (1605–1667) | |
| Born | 25 December 1605 |
| Died | 22 March 1667 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Title | Sir |
| Spouse | Dorothy Berkeley |
| Children | Sir William Godolphin, 1st Baronet Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin Dean Henry Godolphin |
| Parent(s) | Sir William Godolphin (1567–1613) Thomasine Sidney |
Sir Francis Godolphin KB MP (25 December 1605 – 22 March 1667), of Godolphin in Cornwall, was an English nobleman, landowner, politician, and Member of Parliament. His chief claim to fame is that he was the dedicatee of Hobbes' Leviathan.