Charles Lindsay (British politician) facts for kids
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Charles Lindsay
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Caricature by Spy published in Vanity Fair in 1882.
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| Member of Parliament for Abingdon |
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| In office 1865–1874 |
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| Preceded by | John Thomas Norris |
| Succeeded by | John Creemer Clarke |
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Charles Hugh Lindsay
11 November 1816 |
| Died | 25 March 1889 (aged 72) |
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Emilia Anne Browne
(m. 1851) |
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| Parents | James Lindsay, 24th Earl of Crawford (father) Maria Pennington (mother) |
| Relatives | Montague Browne (father-in-law) |
The Hon. Charles Hugh Lindsay was a British soldier and politician. He was born on November 11, 1816, and passed away on March 25, 1889. He was a member of the Conservative Party and also served Queen Victoria as a courtier.
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Early Life and Family Background
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Charles Hugh Lindsay was born at Muncaster Castle in England. His birthday was November 11, 1816. He was the third son of James Lindsay, 24th Earl of Crawford. His mother was Maria Pennington.
Charles had an elder brother named Sir James Lindsay. His family had a long history in Britain.
Public Service and Career
Charles Hugh Lindsay had an interesting career. He was both a soldier and a politician. He also worked for the Royal Family.
Military Career
Charles Lindsay was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Grenadier Guards. This is a famous part of the British Army. He also became a Colonel in the St George's Rifle Regiment. This shows he was a dedicated military man.
Political Role
From 1865 to 1874, Charles Lindsay was a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent a specific area in the British Parliament. He represented the area of Abingdon. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
Royal Service
Charles Lindsay also served Queen Victoria. He was a Groom-in-Waiting to the Queen. This was a special role where he helped the Queen and attended to her needs at court.
Family Life
Charles Lindsay married Emilia Anne Browne in 1851. Emilia Anne was the daughter of Henry Montague Browne. He was the Dean of Lismore.
Charles and Emilia Anne had children. Their daughter, Violet Lindsay, became a well-known artist. Violet married Henry Manners, 8th Duke of Rutland. She was also the mother of Lady Diana Cooper, who was a famous socialite.
Emilia Anne passed away in February 1873. Charles Lindsay lived for 16 more years after her. He died in March 1889, when he was 72 years old.
