Family and Education
b. 27 Aug. 1728, o.s. of Hon. William Townshend, M.P., (3rd surv. s. of Charles, 2nd Visct. Townshend) by Henrietta, da. of Lord William Powlett, M.P.; cos. of Hon. Charles and Hon. George Townshend. educ. Eton 1742-5; Clare, Camb. 1747-9. m. 21 Aug. 1777, Annabella, da. of Rev. Richard Smith of Itchen, Hants, 3s. 5da. suc. fa. 29 Jan. 1738; cr. Baron Bayning 20 Oct. 1797.
Offices Held
Sec. to embassy to Spain 1751 – 55; ld. of Admiralty 1765 – 70, of Treasury 1770 – 77; P.C. 20 June 1777; jt. vice-treasurer [I] 1777 – Mar. 1782; treasurer of navy Apr.-Dec. 1783.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Honingham Hall, Norf.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
TOWNSHEND, Charles (1728-1810)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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