Charles Long, 1st Baron Farnborough
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This article is about the first Baron Farnborough of the first creation (named after Farnborough in Bromley). For the first Baron Farnborough of the second creation (named after Farnborough in Hampshire), see Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough.
Charles Long, 1st Baron Farnborough, GCB PC PC (Ire) FRS FSA (2 January 1760 – 17 January 1838) was an English politician and connoisseur of the arts.
Quick Facts Chief Secretary for Ireland, Monarch ...
The Lord Farnborough | |
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Chief Secretary for Ireland | |
In office 1805–1806 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | William Pitt the Younger |
Preceded by | Nicholas Vansittart |
Succeeded by | William Elliot |
Paymaster of the Forces | |
In office 1807–1826 | |
Monarchs | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Earl Temple and Lord John Townshend |
Succeeded by | William Vesey-FitzGerald |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 January 1760 (1760-01-02) London |
Died | 17 January 1838 (1838-01-18) (aged 78) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Tory |
Spouse |
Amelia Hume
(m. 1793; died 1837) |
Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
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