Sir Francis Leke, 1st Baronet
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Sir Francis Leke, 1st Baronet
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Sir Francis Leke, 1st Baronet was an English soldier, administrator and Member of Parliament. He was born the eldest son of William Leke of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and his wife Elizabeth, the daughter of Sir Guy Palmes of Ashwell, Rutland. He succeeded his father in 1651 and was knighted by October 1661. He was appointed a Justice of the Peace and deputy lieutenant for Nottinghamshire in 1660, holding both positions for life. He was also appointed High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire for 166
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2012-11-14T00:33:42Z
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2024-08-29T08:46:41Z
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