Horatio Townshend (1780–1843)
British military officer and politician (1780–1843) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Horatio George Powys Townshend (6 February 1780 – 25 May 1843) was a British politician and military officer who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Whitchurch from 1816 to 1826 and 1831 to 1832. He commanded the Grenadier Guards from 1821 to 1830.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Whitchurch, Preceded by ...
Horatio Townshend | |
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Member of Parliament for Whitchurch | |
In office 25 February 1831 – 3 December 1832 | |
Preceded by | John Townshend |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
In office 13 August 1816 – 2 June 1826 | |
Preceded by | William Townshend |
Succeeded by | John Townshend |
Personal details | |
Born | Horatio George Powys Townshend 6 February 1780 |
Died | 25 May 1843(1843-05-25) (aged 63) Bolton Street, London, England |
Political party | Tory |
Parent(s) | Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney Elizabeth Powys |
Education | Eton College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Great Britain (1795–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1830) |
Branch/service | Grenadier Guards |
Years of service | 1795–1830 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | |
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