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Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke

1823 – 1902

British peer

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About Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke

Lived 1823 – 1902 (aged 78). Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke was a politician.

Charles Cornwallis Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke (29 August 1823 – 7 June 1902)

In February 1861 he succeeded his brother as fifth Baron Braybrooke, and inherited the estate of Audley End. He took a great interest in local affairs and was important to the neighbouring town of Saffron Walden and to the county of Essex. Lord Braybrooke was hereditary visitor of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and served as Justice of the peace, Deputy Lieutenant, and Vice-Lieutenant of Essex. He was a captain of the 17th Essex Rifle Volunteers.

He died at Audley End on 7 June 1902.

He married on 9 October 1849 Florence Priscilla Alicia Maude (1825–1914), daughter of Cornwallis Maude, 3rd Viscount Hawarden and sister of the Earl de Montalt. They had an only child, Augusta Neville (1860–1903), who married Richard Strutt (1848–1927), a younger son of the 2nd Baron Rayleigh. The barony was inherited by a younger brother, Latimer Neville (1827–1904).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College, Magdalene College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords
Also known as
Charles Neville, Charles Cornwallis Neville

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke?

British peer

When was Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke born?

Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke was born on 29 August 1823.

When did Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke die?

Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke died on 7 June 1902.

What was Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke's occupation?

Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke

· Wikidata: Q21664205

· DBpedia: Charles Neville, 5th Baron Braybrooke

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