Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville
British Earl
About Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville
Lived 1697 – 1753 (aged 55).
Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville, KT (21 December 1697 – 14 March 1753), styled Lord Ossulston between 1714 and 1722, was a British peer and politician.
Background Tankerville was the son of Charles Bennet, 1st Earl of Tankerville, and Lady Mary, daughter of Ford Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville. He was given the courtesy title Lord Ossulston when his father was created Earl of Tankerville in 1714.
Political career Tankerville succeeded his father in the earldom in 1722 and was appointed a Knight of the Thistle in 1730. He served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard under Sir Robert Walpole between 1733 and 1737. From 1740 to 1753 he was also Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland.
Family He married Camilla Colville c 1715. She served as a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Caroline and afterwards to the Princess Augusta.
Lord Tankerville died in March 1753, aged 56, and was succeeded in the earldom by his elder son Charles.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville?
British Earl
When was Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville born?
Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville was born on 21 December 1697.
When did Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville die?
Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville died on 14 March 1753.
What nationality was Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville?
Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville's recorded nationality: British people.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville
· DBpedia: Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville. https://biography.guide/charles-bennet-2nd-earl-of-tankerville/
MLA: "Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-bennet-2nd-earl-of-tankerville/.
Chicago: "Charles Bennet, 2nd Earl of Tankerville." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-bennet-2nd-earl-of-tankerville/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-10-04 10:05 UTC