About Charles Cathcart
Lived 1759 – 1788 (aged 28). Charles Cathcart was a British politician.
Charles Allan Cathcart (28 December 1759 – 10 June 1788) was a British noble and politician. From 1784 to 1788, he served as a member of parliament for Clackmannanshire. He graduated from Eton in 1767. He was educated at Glasgow University, graduating in 1772. until 10 June 1788 he served as a member of parliament for Clackmannanshire. He was "invested with full powers by his Majesty and the East India Company to open a commercial intercourse with the Emperor of China."
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Who was Charles Cathcart?
British Member of Parliament (1759-1788)
When was Charles Cathcart born?
Charles Cathcart was born on 28 December 1759.
When did Charles Cathcart die?
Charles Cathcart died on 10 June 1788 in Sumatra.
What was Charles Cathcart's occupation?
Charles Cathcart was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Cathcart?
Charles Cathcart was British.
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