Charles Williams-Wynn (1775–1850)
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Charles Watkin Williams-Wynn PC (9 October 1775 – 2 September 1850) was a British politician of the early- to mid-19th century. He held office in both Tory and Whig administrations and was Father of the House of Commons between 1847 and 1850.
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Charles Williams-Wynn | |
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President of the Board of Control | |
In office 1822–1828 | |
Monarch | George IV |
Prime Minister | The Earl of Liverpool George Canning The Viscount Goderich |
Preceded by | Charles Bathurst |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Melville |
Secretary at War | |
In office 30 November 1830 – 4 April 1831 | |
Monarch | William IV |
Prime Minister | The Earl Grey |
Preceded by | Lord Francis Leveson-Gower |
Succeeded by | Sir Henry Parnell, Bt |
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
In office 26 December 1834 – 8 April 1835 | |
Monarch | William IV |
Prime Minister | Sir Robert Peel, Bt |
Preceded by | The Lord Holland |
Succeeded by | The Lord Holland |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 October 1775 (1775-10-09) |
Died | 2 September 1850 (1850-09-03) (aged 74) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Mary Cunliffe |
Children | 7, including Charlotte and Charles |
Parent(s) | Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, 4th Baronet Charlotte Grenville |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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