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Charles Kemeys-Tynte

1778 – 1860

British politician

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Lived 1778 – 1860 (aged 82). Charles Kemeys-Tynte was a British politician.

Charles Kemeys Kemeys Tynte or Charles Kemeys Kemeys-Tynte (29 May 1778 – 22 November 1860) was an English Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1820 to 1837.

Life Tynte was the son of Colonel John Johnson, who assumed the surname of Kemeys Tynte or Kemeys-Tynte, and his wife Jane Hassell, who was the niece of Sir Charles Tynte, 5th Baronet. He was educated at Eton College and St John's College, Cambridge. He lived at Halsewell House, Somerset and Kevanmably Glamorganshire and was a colonel of the West Somerset Cavalry.

In 1820, Tynte was elected member of parliament for Bridgwater. He held the seat until 1837.

Tynte Street, North Adelaide was named after this man on 23 May 1837.

Tynte died at the age of 82.

Family Tynte married Anne Leyson, daughter of Rev. Thomas Leyson of Bassaleg. Their son Charles John Kemeys-Tynte was MP for Somerset West and later for Bridgewater.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College, St John's College
Positions held
Member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 7th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Charles Kemeys Kemeys Tynte

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Kemeys-Tynte?

British politician (1778-1860)

When was Charles Kemeys-Tynte born?

Charles Kemeys-Tynte was born on 29 May 1778.

When did Charles Kemeys-Tynte die?

Charles Kemeys-Tynte died on 22 November 1860.

What was Charles Kemeys-Tynte's occupation?

Charles Kemeys-Tynte was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Kemeys-Tynte?

Charles Kemeys-Tynte was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Kemeys-Tynte

· Wikidata: Q5079740

· DBpedia: Charles Kemeys-Tynte (1778–1860)

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