Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester
Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester PC, FRS (14 October 1757 – 8 May 1829) was a British barrister and statesman. He served as Speaker of the House of Commons between 1802 and 1817.
The Right Honourable The Lord Colchester PC FRS | |
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Lord Colchester by John Hoppner, c. 1802 (Palace of Westminster) | |
| Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 10 February 1802 – 2 June 1817 | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Preceded by | Sir John Mitford |
| Succeeded by | Charles Manners-Sutton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 October 1757 Abingdon |
| Died | 8 May 1829 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Tory |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Gibbes (1760–1847) |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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