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Charles Monson (c. 1695 - 26 August 1764) was a British politician who served in the Parliament of Great Britain between 1734 and 1754.
Charles Monson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Lincoln (UK Parliament constituency) | |
| In office 1734–1754 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hall (1690-1743) |
| Preceded by | Sir John Tyrwhitt, 5th Baronet |
| Succeeded by | George Monson (1730-1776) |
| Succeeded by | John Chaplin (d. 1764) |
| Deputy Paymaster of the Forces | |
| In office 1737–1746 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1695 |
| Died | 26 August 1764 (aged 68–69) |
Early life and education edit
Monson was born around 1695.[1] He graduated from Pembroke College, Cambridge on 11 February 1713.[1]
Political career edit
Monson first attempted to run for Parliament in 1728, but was defeated.[1] He ran again in 1734 and was successful.[1] In 1737 he was appointed Deputy Paymaster of the Forces with an annual salary of 1000 pounds.[1] He was re-elected to parliament in 1741, and he resigned his deputy paymaster position in 1746, because it had become inconsistent with a seat in the House of Commons under the Place Act 1742.[1] He was re-elected to his final term in 1747, and he retired in 1754.[1]
Death edit
Monson died on 26 August 1764.[1]