Charles Compton (MP)
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Charles Compton (30 January 1698 – 20 November 1755) was an English politician and diplomat who was Member of Parliament (MP) for Northampton and Envoy to Portugal.[1]
Born30 January 1698
Died20 November 1755 (aged 57)
RelationsJames Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton (brother)
George Compton, 6th Earl of Northampton (brother)
George Compton, 6th Earl of Northampton (brother)
Charles Compton | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Northampton | |
| In office 9 December 1754 – 20 November 1755 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1698 |
| Died | 20 November 1755 (aged 57) |
| Relations | James Compton, 5th Earl of Northampton (brother) George Compton, 6th Earl of Northampton (brother) |
| Parent | George Compton, 4th Earl of Northampton |
Early life
His mother Jane Fox was the half-sister of Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland.[1]
Family
Compton married Mary Lucy and had six children:
- Charles Compton, 7th Earl of Northampton (1737–1763), married Lady Ann Somerset, eldest daughter of Charles Somerset, 4th Duke of Beaufort.[2]
- Spencer Compton, 8th Earl of Northampton (1738–1796), married Jane Lawton. He died in April 1796 and was succeeded in his titles by his son Charles.[3]
- Elizabeth Compton (1744–1819), married Henry Drummond.
- Mary Compton, married Richard Haddock and Arthur Scott.
- Jane Compton (1730–1757), married George Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney.
- Catherine Compton (1731–1784), married John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont.
