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Charles Grenfell (1790–1867)

Charles Pascoe Grenfell (4 April 1790 – 21 March 1867)[1] was a British businessman and Liberal Party politician.

Charles Grenfell
Member of Parliament
for Preston
In office
1847–1852
Serving with George Strickland
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Member of Parliament
for Preston
In office
1857–1865
Serving with
Preceded by
  • George Strickland
  • Robert Townley Parker
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born(1790-04-04)4 April 1790
Died21 March 1867(1867-03-21) (aged 76)
Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England
Political partyLiberal
Children
Parent

Background edit

Grenfell was the son of the Cornishman Pascoe Grenfell and Charlotte (née Granville). He was a director of the Bank of England from 1830 to 1864. He was also chairman of the board of directors of the London Brighton and South Coast Railway from 1846 to 1848.

Political career edit

Grenfell was Member of Parliament for Preston from 1847 to 1852, and from 1857 to 1865.[2]

Family edit

Grenfell married Lady Georgiana Frances, daughter of William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton, in 1819. They had two sons, Charles Grenfell and Henry Grenfell, and two daughters, Maria Georgiana, who married Frederick Paget, and Louisa Henrietta, who married Theodore Walrond. The family lived at Taplow Court, Taplow, Buckinghamshire.

Lady Georgiana died in June 1826. Grenfell survived her by over 40 years and died at his home, Taplow Court, in March 1867, aged 76.

References edit

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  2. ^ Craig, F. W. S. (1989) [1977]. British parliamentary election results 1832–1885 (2nd ed.). Chichester: Parliamentary Research Services. p. 248. ISBN 0-900178-26-4.

External links edit

  • Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Charles Grenfell

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