Charles Loraine Smith

Charles Loraine Smith or Charles Loraine (1 April 1751 – 24 August 1835) was a sportsman, artist and politician. He inherited his family seat in Enderby, Leicestershire while still a boy. He was a keen horseman and his paintings of animals are well regarded. He painted both parodies and more serious subjects. He served in the British parliament, was mentioned in a divorce case, met the pope and rose to be a High Sheriff of Leicestershire.

Charles Loraine Smith
Smith in 1834 by William Brown
Born(1751-04-01)1 April 1751
Died24 August 1835(1835-08-24) (aged 84)
SpouseElizabeth Ann Skrine
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