Sir Basil Firebrace, 1st Baronet (1652 – 7 May 1724) was a supplier of wines to the royal household, Sheriff of London, and MP for Chippenham, Wiltshire, from 1690 to 1692. He was prosecuted for fraud and bribery, acquitted, and created a baronet in 1698.
Sir Basil Firebrace, 1st Baronet | |
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Born | 1652 |
Died | 7 May 1724 | (aged 71–72)
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Hough |
Issue | Hester Firebrace Sir Charles Firebrace, 2nd Baronet |
Father | Sir Henry Firebrace |
Mother | Elizabeth Dowell |