Glanville, Francis 1619-1645

Military Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

First Name:

Francis

Last Name:

Glanville



Memorial Type:

Memorial - Funerary

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

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Inscription:

Translation of Latin inscription around niche: 'A greater hero England never saw, ah happy did she oft produce his equal'.

Allegiance:

Royalist

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

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Memorial Notes:

Killed at Siege of Bridgewater.

Niche containing alabaster figure in plate armour, his right hand is holding a banner with his coat of arms. Above him hangs his funerary achievements, consisting of a helmet, gauntlets, and sword. Sides of the niche decorated with small alabaster reliefs of victories, and below his feet is a panel of a reclining figure of a half naked woman with face contorted in expression of agony.