Francis Mansell

[2] He was educated at the Free School in Hereford and then at Jesus College, graduating Bachelor of Arts in 1611.

[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.

He was left in peace, and at 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.

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.