About Charles Compton
Lived 1698 – 1755 (aged 57). Charles Compton was a British politician.
Charles Compton (30 January 1698 – 20 November 1755) was an English politician and diplomat who was Member of Parliament (MP) for Northampton and Envoy to Portugal.
Early life His mother Jane Fox was the half-sister of Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland. Spencer Compton, 8th Earl of Northampton (1738–1796), married Jane Lawton. He died in April 1796 and was succeeded in his titles by his son Charles. Elizabeth Compton (1744–1819), married Henry Drummond. Mary Compton, married Richard Haddock and Arthur Scott. Jane Compton (1730–1757), married George Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney. Catherine Compton (1731–1784), married John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont.
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Who was Charles Compton?
British Member of Parliament (1698-1755)
When was Charles Compton born?
Charles Compton was born on 30 January 1698.
When did Charles Compton die?
Charles Compton died on 20 November 1755.
What was Charles Compton's occupation?
Charles Compton was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Compton?
Charles Compton was British.
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· DBpedia: Charles Compton (MP)
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