Francis Brengle (November 26, 1807 – December 10, 1846) was an American politician from Maryland.
Early life Francis Brengle was born on November 26, 1807, in Frederick, Maryland. He studied law and was admitted to the bar.
Career Brengle commenced practicing law in Frederick. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1834 and 1836. He was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-eighth Congress for Maryland's 2nd congressional district (then comprising Allegany, Frederick and Washington Counties) on February 14, 1844, defeating former Democratic Representative John Thomson Mason, Jr. He served a brief term, taking his seat on February 22, 1844, and losing it to Democrat Thomas Johns Perry on October 1, 1845.
Personal life Brengle died in Frederick on December 10, 1846. He was interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
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