Sir Charles Knightley, 2nd Baronet
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Preceded byJohn Spencer
William Ralph Cartwright
William Ralph Cartwright
Succeeded byRichard Howard-Vyse
Rainald Knightley
Rainald Knightley
Born30 January 1781
Died30 August 1864 (aged 83)
Northamptonshire, England
Charles Knightley | |
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.jpg) Drawing of Knightley, 1813 | |
| Member of Parliament for South Northamptonshire | |
| In office 10 January 1835 – 19 July 1852 | |
| Preceded by | John Spencer William Ralph Cartwright |
| Succeeded by | Richard Howard-Vyse Rainald Knightley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1781 |
| Died | 30 August 1864 (aged 83) Northamptonshire, England |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Selina Mary Hervey (m. 1813) |
| Relations | Sir John Knightley, 1st Baronet (uncle) |
| Children | 2, including Rainald |
Sir Charles Knightley, 2nd Baronet Bt (30 January 1781 – 30 August 1864)[1][2] was a British Conservative politician.[3][4]
Knightley was the son of Reverend Charles Knightley and Elizabeth (née Boulton).
He succeeded to the Baronetcy of Fawsley in 1812 upon the death of his uncle, Sir John Knightley, 1st Baronet.
Career
Knightley was first elected Conservative MP for South Northamptonshire at the 1835 general election and held the seat until 1852, when he did not seek re-election.[3][5]
He was reportedly a skilled horseman and consummate trainer, using the Pytchley Hunt for jumping practice.[6]