Francis Mansell

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Francis Mansell
The memorial to Francis Mansell in the college chapel

Francis Mansell (bap. 23 March 1579 – 1 May 1665) was Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, on three occasions: from 1620 to 1621; from 1630 to 1648, when he was ejected by the Parliamentary visitation of the University of Oxford; and from 1660 to 1661. Mansell remained an inhabitant of the college until his death on 1 May 1665. He had previously studied there and left all his property to the college.[1]

Biography

He was born at Muddlescombe, Carmarthenshire, the third son of Sir Francis Mansel (died 1628), first of the Mansel baronets, and his first wife Catherine Morgan.[2] He was educated at the Free School in Hereford and then at Jesus College, graduating Bachelor of Arts in 1611. He became Doctor of Divinity in 1624.[3] His election as Principal of Jesus College in 1620 was in the face of strong opposition, and he apparently thought it prudent to resign a year later and wait for a more favourable opportunity. His re-election in 1630 following the death of his successor Eubele Thelwall seems to have been uncontroversial.

Civil War and Restoration

During the

Restoration of Charles II
briefly resumed the office of Principal, but due to his failing eyesight, he resigned a year later in favour of Jenkins.

He was possibly the Francis Mansel who, as a wine importer from Chichester, Sussex, helped King Charles II escape from England to France in 1651 after he had been on the run from the Battle of Worcester. He lent the King a ship so that he could escape to France.

In character, he was described as "strict and severe", but also as a man who was held in great affection and respect by his friends.

References

  1. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/17991. Retrieved 14 August 2007. (Subscription or UK public library membership
    required.)
  2. ^ Mosley, Charles ed. Burke's Peerage 107th Edition 3 Volumes Wilmington, Delaware 2003 Vol. 2 p.2394
  3. ^ Burke's Peerage Vol. 2 p.2394
  4. ^ Burke's Peerage Vol. 2 p.2394
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