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Charles Salisbury Butler
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| Member of Parliament for Tower Hamlets |
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| In office 8 July 1852 – 18 November 1868 |
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| Preceded by | George Thompson William Clay |
| Succeeded by | Acton Smee Ayrton Joseph d'Aguilar Samuda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1812 |
| Died | 12 November 1870 (aged 57–58) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Other political affiliations |
Radical |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Kingstone
(m. 1833) |
| Children | Eight |
| Parents | John Butler Elizabeth Mary Butt |
Charles Salisbury Butler (1812 – 12 November 1870) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and also part of the Radical movement. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Tower Hamlets.
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Early Life and Family
Charles Salisbury Butler was born in 1812. His parents were John and Elizabeth Mary Butler.
In 1833, he married Elizabeth Kingstone. Together, they had eight children: Charles Edward Kingstone, John Banks Meek, Elizabeth Lecesne Kingstone, Emily, Sophia, Frances, Rosa Seldon, and Louisa.
Political Career
Butler began his political journey as a Radical politician. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Tower Hamlets. This happened in the general election of 1852.
In 1859, the Liberal Party was formed. Butler joined this new party. He continued to represent Tower Hamlets as an MP until 1868, when he decided not to run for election again.
Other Important Roles
Beyond being an MP, Charles Salisbury Butler held several other important positions.
Justice of the Peace
He was a Justice of the Peace for several areas, including Middlesex, the City of Westminster, and the Liberties of the Tower of London. A Justice of the Peace is a person who helps keep law and order in their local community.
Deputy Lieutenant
Butler also served as a Deputy Lieutenant for the Liberties of the Tower of London. This role involves helping the Lord Lieutenant, who is the King or Queen's representative in a county.
Chairman of Quarter Sessions
He was the Chairman of the Quarter Sessions for the Liberties of Her Majesty's Tower. He also chaired the Court of Lieutenancy of the Tower Hamlets. These were important meetings where local legal and administrative decisions were made.
Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets
When the Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington passed away, Charles Salisbury Butler temporarily shared the role of Lord Lieutenant of the Tower Hamlets. He held this position with William FitzGerald-de Ros, 22nd Baron de Ros.
