Charles Monson (MP)

Charles Monson (c. 1695 - 26 August 1764) was a British politician who served in the Parliament of Great Britain between 1734 and 1754.

Charles Monson
Member of Parliament
for Lincoln (UK Parliament constituency)
In office
1734–1754
Preceded byCharles Hall (1690-1743)
Preceded bySir John Tyrwhitt, 5th Baronet
Succeeded byGeorge Monson (1730-1776)
Succeeded byJohn Chaplin (d. 1764)
Deputy Paymaster of the Forces
In office
1737–1746
Personal details
Bornc.1695
Died26 August 1764(1764-08-26) (aged 68–69)

Early life and Education

Monson was born around 1695.[1] He graduated from Pembroke College, Cambridge on 11 February 1713.[1]

Political career

Monson first attempted to run for parliament in 1728, but was defeated.[1] He ran again in 1734 and was successful.[1] In 1737 he was appointed Deputy Paymaster of the Forces with an annual salary of 1000 pounds.[1] He was re-elected to parliament in 1741, and he resigned his deputy paymaster position in 1746, because it had become inconsistent with a seat in the House of Commons under the Place Act of 1742.[1] He was re-elected to his final term in 1747, and he retired in 1754.[1]

Death

Monson died on 26 August 1764.[1]

References

  1. Watson, Paula. "MONSON, Charles (?1695-1764), of Spring Gardens, London". The History of Parliament. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
Charles Hall (1690–1743)
Sir John Tyrwhitt, 5th Baronet
Member of Parliament for Lincoln
1734 - 1754
With: Coningsby Sibthorpe (1734-1741; 1747-1754)
Sir John Tyrwhitt, 6th Baronet (1741-1747)
Succeeded by
George Monson (1730-1776)
John Chaplin (d. 1764)
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