Lord Charles Somerset
British politician (1767–1831) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Lord Henry Somerset.
Lord Charles Henry Somerset PC (12 December 1767 – 18 February 1831), born in Badminton, England, was a British soldier, politician and colonial administrator.[1] He was governor of the Cape Colony, South Africa, from 1814 to 1826.
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Governor of the Cape Colony | |
In office 1814–1826 | |
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Preceded by | John Cradock |
Succeeded by | Richard Bourke (acting) |
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Born | 12 December 1767 (1767-12-12) |
Died | 18 February 1831 (1831-02-19) (aged 63) |
Nationality | British |
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Children | 9, including Henry and Poulett |
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