Charles Towneley (MP)
Charles Towneley | |
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Charles Towneley c. 1860 | |
| Member of Parliament for Sligo Borough | |
| In office 15 July 1852 – 6 June 1853 | |
| Preceded by | John Patrick Somers |
| Succeeded by | John Sadleir |
| In office 11 April 1848 – 26 June 1848 | |
| Preceded by | John Patrick Somers |
| Succeeded by | John Patrick Somers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1803 |
| Died | 5 November 1876 (aged 73) |
| Party | Independent Irish Party |
| Other political affiliations | Whig |
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Colonel Charles Towneley JP DL FRS FSA (January 1803 – 5 November 1876) was a wealthy English Gentleman from an old Roman Catholic, Lancashire family. He entered the United Kingdom parliament in pre-independence Ireland for the Whig Party and Independent Irish Party, and later commanded the 5th Royal Lancashire Militia.