Philip Francis Quotes


I do not give you to posterity as a pattern to imitate, but as an example to deter.


Citations

Junius, 18th Century, (Possibly Philip Francis, 1740-1818), English Whig Writer, Letters, No. 12, To the Duke of Grafton, May 30, 1769

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  • Nationality: Irish
  • Profession: Politician, Writer

Sir Philip Francis GCB (22 October 1740 – 23 December 1818) was an Irish-born British politician and pamphleteer, thought to be the author of the Letters of Junius, and the chief antagonist of Warren Hastings. His accusations against the latter led to the impeachment of Warren Hastings and Elijah Impey by Parliament. He belonged to the Whig party.