About Charles William Gordon
Lived 1817 – 1863 (aged 46). Charles William Gordon was a British military officer and politician.
Charles William Gordon (19 March 1817 – 15 June 1863) was a British army officer and Conservative politician. He was a captain in the Madras Light Infantry. He was the son of Charles Gordon of Fyvie Castle, a son of Alexander Gordon, Lord Rockville.
Gordon contested the 1857 general election, but was only elected Conservative MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1859 general election and held the seat until his death in 1863.
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Who was Charles William Gordon?
Scottish politician, 1817-1863
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Charles William Gordon was born on 19 March 1817.
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Charles William Gordon died on 15 June 1863.
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Charles William Gordon was a military officer and politician.
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Charles William Gordon was British.
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