Stephen Fox
Sir Stephen Fox (27 March 1627 – 28 October 1716) of Farley in Wiltshire, of Redlynch Park in Somerset, of Chiswick, Middlesex and of Whitehall, was a royal administrator and courtier to King Charles II, and a politician, who rose from humble origins to become the "richest commoner in the three kingdoms". He made the foundation of his wealth from his tenure of the newly created office of Paymaster-General of His Majesty's Forces, which he held twice, in 1661–1676 and 1679–1680. He was the principal force of inspiration behind the founding of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, to which he contributed £13,000.
Sir Stephen Fox | |
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Portrait by John James Baker at the Royal Hospital Chelsea | |
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| Born | 27 March 1627 Farley, Wiltshire |
| Died | 28 October 1716 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Whittle Christiana Hope |
| Children | 14 children including Stephen Fox-Strangways, 1st Earl of Ilchester Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland |
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