Charles Shore, 2nd Baron Teignmouth facts for kids
Charles John Shore, 2nd Baron Teignmouth (born 13 January 1796, died 18 September 1885) was an important British politician. He held the title of Baron Teignmouth, which is a type of noble rank. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, meaning he was recognized for his contributions to science. He belonged to the Conservative Party.
Early Life and Education
Charles John Shore was born in Calcutta, India. His father was John Shore, 1st Baron Teignmouth. His mother was Charlotte Cornish.
He went to private schools in Clapham and Chobham, Surrey. Later, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. While there, he was the third President of the Cambridge Union Society, a famous debating club.
When he passed away at 89 years old, he was buried in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Family Life
On 8 December 1838, Charles John Shore married Caroline Browne. She was the fifth daughter of William Browne. Together, they had three sons and three daughters.
Political Career and Achievements
Lord Teignmouth served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Marylebone. He held this position from 1838 to 1841. An MP is a person elected to represent a specific area in the British Parliament.
In June 1834, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very respected honor given to people who have made great discoveries in science.
He also wrote a book about his life. It was called Reminiscences of Many Years and was published in 1878.
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The coat of arms for the Barons Teignmouth.
