 Sir Francis Fane achieved some distinction as a writer, publishing poetry as well as three dramatic plays.He was made Knight of the Bath at the Coronation of Charles I, and served as governor of Doncaster Castle during the English civil war.Rachael Fane (1613–1680), one of Mildmay Fane's seven sisters and a resident of Apethorpe Palace, also wrote entertainments and a masque that were performed by the household.