Francis Dashwood, 15th Baron le Despencer

Francis Dashwood, 15th Baron le Despencer (December, 1708 - December 11, 1781) was an English rake and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (1762-1763) and founder of The Hellfire Club.

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December - 1708 - December 11 - 1781 - English - Politician - Chancellor of the Exchequer - 1762 - 1763 - The Hellfire Club

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He was born in London, and educated at Eton College where he became associated with William Pitt the Elder. Orphaned at age 16 he went on a grand tour of Europe in 1726.

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London - Eton College - William Pitt the Elder - Europe - 1726

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For his activities in the Hellfire Club he was in his day widely regarded as being involved in devil worship.

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