About Charles Cust
Lived 1813 – 1875 (aged 61). Charles Cust was a British politician and soldier.
Hon. Charles Henry Cust (27 September 1813 – 19 May 1875) was a British soldier and Conservative politician.
Background Cust was the second son of John Cust, 1st Earl Brownlow, and his first wife Sophia, daughter of Sir Abraham Hume, 2nd Baronet. John Egerton, Viscount Alford, was his elder brother.
Military and political career Cust was a Captain in the Royal Horse Guards. In 1859 he was appointed High Sheriff of Northamptonshire and in 1865 was returned to Parliament for Shropshire North. He held the seat only until the following year, when he was succeeded by his nephew, Adelbert Brownlow-Cust.
Family Cust married Caroline, daughter of Reginald George Macdonald, in 1842. He died in May 1875, aged 61. Caroline died in October 1887.
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Who was Charles Cust?
British soldier and Conservative politician (1813-1875)
When was Charles Cust born?
Charles Cust was born on 27 September 1813.
When did Charles Cust die?
Charles Cust died on 19 May 1875.
What was Charles Cust's occupation?
Charles Cust was a politician and soldier.
What nationality was Charles Cust?
Charles Cust was British.
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