Sir Charles Knightley, 2nd Bt

Sir Charles Knightley, 2nd Baronet (30 January 1781 – 30 August 1864) was a British Conservative politician.

Early life Knightley was the son of Reverend Charles Knightley and Elizabeth .

He succeeded to the Baronetcy of Fawsley in 1812 upon the death of his uncle, Sir John Knightley, 1st Baronet.

Career Knightley was first elected Conservative MP for South Northamptonshire at the 1835 general election and held the seat until 1852, when he did not seek re-election.

He was reportedly a skilled horseman and consummate trainer, using the Pytchley Hunt for jumping practice.

Personal life and death On 24 August 1813, he married Selina Mary Hervey; they had at least two children, including Rainald Knightley, 1st Baron Knightley.

Upon his death on 30 August 1864 in Northamptonshire, the title was inherited by his son, Rainald.