About Charles Pole
Lived 1695 – 1779 (aged 83–84). Charles Pole was a British politician and merchant.
Charles Pole (baptised 6 September 1695; died October 1779) was an English slave trader, insurer and Member of Parliament, the fifth son of Samuel Pole of Radbourne Hall.
He was elected to Parliament unopposed as Member for Liverpool at a by-election on 19 March 1756, but was defeated at the general election in 1761 by Sir William Meredith.
He was a Committee Member of the African Company of Merchants for Liverpool, 1758/9
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Who was Charles Pole?
British businessman and politician
When was Charles Pole born?
Charles Pole was born on 6 September 1695.
When did Charles Pole die?
Charles Pole died in 1779.
What was Charles Pole's occupation?
Charles Pole was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was Charles Pole?
Charles Pole was British.
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