Charles William Gordon (MP)
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Preceded byDudley Marjoribanks
John Stapleton
John Stapleton
Succeeded byDudley Marjoribanks
William Cargill
William Cargill
Born19 March 1817
Died15 June 1863 (aged 46)
Charles William Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Berwick-upon-Tweed | |
| In office 2 May 1859 – 15 June 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Dudley Marjoribanks John Stapleton |
| Succeeded by | Dudley Marjoribanks William Cargill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 March 1817 |
| Died | 15 June 1863 (aged 46) |
| Party | Conservative |
| Parent(s) | Charles Gordon Elisabeth |
Charles William Gordon (19 March 1817 – 15 June 1863)[1] was a British army officer and Conservative politician. He was a captain in the Madras Light Infantry.[2][3] He was the son of Charles Gordon of Fyvie Castle, a son of Alexander Gordon, Lord Rockville.[4]
Gordon contested the 1857 general election, but was only elected Conservative MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed at the 1859 general election and held the seat until his death in 1863.[5][2]
