Charles Williams-Wynn (1775–1850)
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.
The Right Honourable Charles Williams-Wynn PC | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Died | 2 September 1850 (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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