Charles Whitworth (MP)
Sir Charles Whitworth (c. 1721 – 21 August 1778) was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons for 31 years from 1747 to 1778. He was known for his expertise in statistics and finance.
Sir Charles Whitworth | |
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| Member of Parliament for Saltash | |
| In office 1775–1778 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Bradshaw Grey Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Grey Cooper Henry Strachey |
| Member of Parliament for East Looe | |
| In office 1774–1775 | |
| Preceded by | John Buller John Burling |
| Succeeded by | John Buller Thomas Graves |
| Member of Parliament for Minehead | |
| In office 1768–1774 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Shiffner The Earl of Thomond |
| Succeeded by | Henry Fownes-Luttrell John Fownes Luttrell |
| Member of Parliament for Bletchingley | |
| In office 1761–1768 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Kenrick Clayton William Clayton |
| Succeeded by | Sir Kenrick Clayton Robert Clayton |
| Member of Parliament for Minehead | |
| In office 1747–1761 Serving with Percy Wyndham-O'Brien, Daniel Boone | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Carew John Periam |
| Succeeded by | Henry Shiffner The Earl of Thomond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1721 |
| Died | 21 August 1778 (aged 56–57) |
| Spouse |
Martha Shelley
(m. 1749; died 1778) |
| Relations | Charles Whitworth, 1st Baron Whitworth (uncle) Sir Henry Russell, 2nd Baronet (grandson) Charles Russell (grandson) |
| Parent(s) | Francis Whitworth Joan Windham |
| Education | Westminster School |
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