About Charles Standish
Lived 1790 – 1863 (aged 73). Charles Standish was a British politician.
Charles Strickland Standish (March 179010 June 1863) was a British Whig politician.
Standish was first elected a Whig Member of Parliament for Wigan at the 1837 general election where he served as a representative for the constituency. He held the seat until 1841 when he was defeated in an electoral contest. However, after an election petition unseated Thomas Bright Crosse, he was re-elected for the Wigan constituency, resuming his role as a Member of Parliament. He continued to serve until 1847, when he did not seek re-election marking the conclusion of his parliamentary career.
Standish was Lord of the manor of Standish, in Lancashire.
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Who was Charles Standish?
politician; (1790-1863)
When was Charles Standish born?
Charles Standish was born on 5 March 1790 in Brough Hall.
When did Charles Standish die?
Charles Standish died on 10 June 1863 in London.
What was Charles Standish's occupation?
Charles Standish was a politician.
What nationality was Charles Standish?
Charles Standish was British.
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