Charles John Wingfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sir
Charles John Wingfield
|
|
|---|---|
_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg)
Photograph by Felice Beato, 1858–1859
|
|
| Member of Parliament for Gravesend |
|
| In office 18 November 1868 – 5 February 1874 |
|
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | Bedford Clapperton Trevelyan Pim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1820 |
| Died | 27 January 1892 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | Bengal Civil Service |
Sir Charles John Wingfield (born April 16, 1820 – died January 27, 1892) was an important British civil servant and politician. He had a successful career working for the British government in India. Later, he became the first Member of Parliament (MP) for the Gravesend area in the United Kingdom.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Charles John Wingfield went to two well-known schools. He studied at Westminster School and then at Haileybury. These schools helped prepare him for his future career.
His father, William Wingfield, was also a Member of Parliament. He served as an MP for the town of Bodmin in 1806. Charles came from a large family with many siblings.
A Career in India
Wingfield worked for the Bengal Civil Service from 1840 to 1866. This service was how the British government managed India at the time.
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, a major uprising against British rule, Wingfield supported a policy of kindness. He agreed with Charles Canning's idea of showing mercy to those involved in the rebellion. This was known as the "clemency policy."
While in India, he held several important jobs. He was the Commissioner of Gorakhpur. He also served as the Chief Commissioner of Oude from 1859 to 1860. For his work, he received special honors. He was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1860. Later, in 1866, he became a Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India.
Becoming a Politician
After his time in India, Wingfield returned to Britain. He joined the Liberal Party. In 1868, he was elected to the British Parliament. He represented the Gravesend area. He served as an MP until 1874.
Personal Life
Charles John Wingfield never married. He lived in London for many years. He passed away on January 27, 1892. In his will, he left money to help different charities.
Legacy in India
There is a park in Lucknow, India, named after him. It is called Wingfield Park and covers about 80 acres. This park is a lasting reminder of his time and contributions in India.
