Lord Charles Somerset

British politician
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Lord Charles Somerset
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Lord Charles Somerset

Summary

Lord Charles Somerset is a human[1]. Born in Badminton[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1767[3]. He died in Brighton[4]. He died on February 18, 1831[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and colonial administrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Badminton[2], Lord Charles Somerset…
  • Lord Charles Somerset passed away in Brighton[4].
  • Lord Charles Somerset was born on December 2, 1767[3].
  • Lord Charles Somerset was born on December 12, 1767[9].
  • Lord Charles Somerset died on February 18, 1831[5].
  • Lord Charles Somerset's father was Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort[10].
  • Lord Charles Somerset's mother was Elizabeth Boscawen[11].
  • Among Lord Charles Somerset's spouses was Elizabeth Courtenay[12].
  • Among Lord Charles Somerset's spouses was Lady Mary Poulett[13].
  • A child of Lord Charles Somerset was Henry Somerset[14].
  • A child of Lord Charles Somerset was Poulett Somerset[15].
  • A child of Lord Charles Somerset was Elizabeth Somerset[16].
  • A child of Lord Charles Somerset was Mary Georgiana Somerset[17].
  • A child of Lord Charles Somerset was Charlotte Augusta Somerset[18].
  • A child of Lord Charles Somerset was Villiers Somerset[19].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
  • Lord Charles Somerset's professions included politician[6].
  • Lord Charles Somerset worked as a colonial administrator[7].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held the position of Cape Colony[22].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held the position of member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • Lord Charles Somerset held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Badminton[2], Lord Charles Somerset… Recorded date of birth include December 2, 1767[3] and December 12, 1767[9]. His father was Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Boscawen[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and colonial administrator[7]. Positions held include Cape Colony[22], a historical country[28], in British Empire[29], founded in 1795[30]; member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1807[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[24], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 1st Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1801[38]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1802[41]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1806[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Courtenay[12], 1766–1815[45] and Lady Mary Poulett[13], 1788–1860[46]. Children include Henry Somerset[14], a military leader[47], 1794–1862[48], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[49], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[50]; Poulett Somerset[15], a politician[51], 1822–1875[52], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[53], awarded the Companion of the Order of the Bath[54]; Elizabeth Somerset[16], 1790–1827[55]; Mary Georgiana Somerset[17], 1793–1856[56]; Charlotte Augusta Somerset[18], 1799–1864[57]; and Villiers Somerset[19], 1803–1855[58].

Death and Burial

Lord Charles Somerset died on February 18, 1831[5]. He died in Brighton[4].

Why It Matters

Lord Charles Somerset ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (130 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Lord Charles Somerset born?

Born in Badminton[2], Lord Charles Somerset…

Where did Lord Charles Somerset die?

Lord Charles Somerset died in Brighton[4].

Who were Lord Charles Somerset's parents?

Lord Charles Somerset's father was Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of Beaufort[10]. Lord Charles Somerset's mother was Elizabeth Boscawen[11].

Who was Lord Charles Somerset married to?

Lord Charles Somerset's spouses include Elizabeth Courtenay[12] and Lady Mary Poulett[13].

What did Lord Charles Somerset do for work?

Lord Charles Somerset worked as politician[6] and colonial administrator[7].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Charles
    Spouse Elizabeth Courtenay, Lady Mary Poulett
    Sibling FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, Henry Somerset, 6th Duke of Beaufort, Lord Edward Somerset +3
    Family name Somerset
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