Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend

British Whig statesman (1674-1738)
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Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend

Summary

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend is a human[1]. Born in Norfolk[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1674[3]. He passed away in Raynham[4]. He died on June 21, 1738[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's place of birth was Norfolk[2].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend passed away in Raynham[4].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was born on April 18, 1674[3].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend died on June 21, 1738[5].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's father was Horatio Townshend, 1st Viscount Townshend[9].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's mother was Mary Ashe[10].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was married to Dorothy Walpole[11].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was married to Elizabeth Pelham[12].
  • A child of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was George Townshend[13].
  • A child of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was Charles Townshend, 3rd Viscount Townshend[14].
  • A child of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was Thomas Townshend[15].
  • A child of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was William Townshend[16].
  • A child of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was Roger Townshend[17].
  • A child of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was Elizabeth Townshend[18].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend worked as a politician[7].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend held the position of Lord President of the Council[20].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk[22].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk[23].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend held the position of Secretary of State for the Northern Department[24].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend held the position of Secretary of State for the Northern Department[25].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's education included a stint at Eton College[26].
  • Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's education included a stint at King's College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Norfolk[2], Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend… he was born on April 18, 1674[3]. His father was Horatio Townshend, 1st Viscount Townshend[9]. His mother was Mary Ashe[10].

Education

Educated at Eton College[26] and King's College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lord President of the Council[20], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1530[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland[21], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1171[33]; Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk[22], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Secretary of State for the Northern Department[24], a position[36], in Kingdom of Great Britain[37], founded in 1660[38]; ambassador[39], a diplomatic rank[40]; and Leader of the House of Lords[41], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1721[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[45] and Order of the Garter[46].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dorothy Walpole[11], 1686–1726[47] and Elizabeth Pelham[12], 1681–1711[48]. Children include George Townshend[13], a naval officer[49], 1716–1769[50]; Charles Townshend, 3rd Viscount Townshend[14], a politician[51], 1700–1764[52], of Kingdom of Great Britain[53]; Thomas Townshend[15], a politician[54], 1701–1780[55], of Kingdom of Great Britain[56]; William Townshend[16], a politician[57], 1702–1738[58]; Roger Townshend[17], a politician[59], 1708–1760[60]; and Elizabeth Townshend[18], 1699–1785[61]. Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was affiliated with the Whigs[62].

Death and Burial

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend died on June 21, 1738[5]. He died in Raynham[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend born?

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was born in Norfolk[2].

Where did Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend die?

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend passed away in Raynham[4].

Who were Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's parents?

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's father was Horatio Townshend, 1st Viscount Townshend[9]. Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's mother was Mary Ashe[10].

Who was Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend married to?

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend's spouses include Dorothy Walpole[11] and Elizabeth Pelham[12].

What did Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend do for work?

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend go to school?

Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend was educated at Eton College[26] and King's College[27].

What awards did Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[45] and Order of the Garter[46].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Norfolk
    Position held Lord President of the Council, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk +5
    Family name Townshend
    Sex or gender male
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