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Charles Powell Leslie

1821 – 1871

British politician

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Lived 1821 – 1871 (aged 49). Charles Powell Leslie was a cricketer and politician.

Charles Powell Leslie (13 September 1821 – 26 June 1871) was a British Conservative politician and landowner. He was member of parliament for Monaghan between 1843 and 1871, and Lord Lieutenant of Monaghan between 1858 and 1871. He was the third of his name; his father, and grandfather, also represented Monaghan.

Leslie was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where he matriculated in 1839. He played one first class cricket match for Oxford University Cricket Club against Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's on 16–17 March 1841.

He was squire of Castle Leslie, Glaslough, County Monaghan. He was unmarried, died without issue, and was succeeded as MP by his younger brother Sir John Leslie, 1st Baronet.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ Church
Positions held
Member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Charles Leslie, Charles Powell Leslie (III)

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Who was Charles Powell Leslie?

British politician (1821–1871)

When was Charles Powell Leslie born?

Charles Powell Leslie was born on 13 September 1821.

When did Charles Powell Leslie die?

Charles Powell Leslie died on 26 June 1871.

What was Charles Powell Leslie's occupation?

Charles Powell Leslie was a cricketer and politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Powell Leslie

· Wikidata: Q21079151

· DBpedia: Charles Powell Leslie (1821–1871)

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