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Charles Greville

1762 – 1832

British Member of Parliament

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About Charles Greville

Lived 1762 – 1832 (aged 69). Charles Greville was a British politician.

Charles Greville (2 November 1762 – 26 August 1832) was a British politician and public official.

Greville was the fifth child and fourth son of Fulke Greville and his wife, Frances (née Macartney). His parents lived at Wilbury House, Newton Tony, Wiltshire. He was educated at Westminster School. From 1778 to 1796, he was an officer in various Regiments of Foot.

On 31 March 1793, he married Lady Charlotte Cavendish-Bentinck, the third child and first daughter of William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland. They had four children: Harriet Catherine Greville, who married Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere Charles Cavendish Fulke Greville Algernon Frederick Greville, Private Secretary to the Duke of Wellington Henry William Greville

He served as the Member of Parliament for Petersfield from 1795 to 1796. He was Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs from March 1796 to March 1798; Comptroller of Cash at the Excise Office from 1799; Receiver-General Taxes, for Nottinghamshire; Naval Officer for Demerara and Essequibo from 1798; and Secretary, Registrar and Clerk of Council for Tobago from 1801.

He died on 26 August 1832, aged 69, in Hanover Square, London.

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Westminster School
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Member of the 17th Parliament of Great Britain
Also known as
Captain Charles Greville

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Greville?

British Member of Parliament (1762-1832)

When was Charles Greville born?

Charles Greville was born on 2 November 1762.

When did Charles Greville die?

Charles Greville died on 26 August 1832.

What was Charles Greville's occupation?

Charles Greville was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Greville?

Charles Greville was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Greville

· Wikidata: Q26420157

· DBpedia: Charles Greville (1762–1832)

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