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Charles Churchill

1720 – 1812

British politician;

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About Charles Churchill

Lived 1720 – 1812 (aged 91–92). Charles Churchill was a politician.

Charles Churchill (ca. 1720–1812) was a British Member of Parliament.

He was the only son of Lieutenant-General Charles Churchill by the actress Anne Oldfield. His grandfather, also Charles Churchill, was a British army officer and brother of the 1st Duke of Marlborough.

At the 1741 general election he was returned to the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the borough of Stockbridge in Hampshire, and held the seat until the next election, in 1747. and Churchill was not one of those seated. At the 1754 general election he was elected as an MP for Great Marlow in Buckinghamshire, and held that seat until the next election, in 1761.

He married Lady Maria Walpole, daughter of Robert Walpole. Their daughter Mary became the second wife of Charles Cadogan, 1st Earl Cadogan, and had issue. Their daughter Sophia became the wife of Horatio Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford, also had issue.

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Important facts

Born
1720
Birth century
Died
1812
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 9th Parliament of Great Britain, Member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
Colonel Charles Churchill

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Churchill?

British politician; (c.1720-1812)

When was Charles Churchill born?

Charles Churchill was born in 1720.

When did Charles Churchill die?

Charles Churchill died in 1812.

What was Charles Churchill's occupation?

Charles Churchill was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Churchill

· Wikidata: Q5076266

· DBpedia: Charles Churchill (of Chalfont)

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