Charles Townshend

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This was careless, gay, inconsiderate, volatile, seemingly foreign to every serious reflection or feeling. He had one of those happy tempers which nothing can ruffle, without a grain of pride, sternness or resentment in his nature. Ready to laugh with every body and at every thing, he poured out wit in torrents; and it was so much the worse for truth if ever truth stood in wit's way. [10]

The American towns of Townsend, Massachusetts and Townshend, Vermont were founded and named after Charles Townshend in 1732 and 1753, respectively.[ citation needed ] Raynham, Massachusetts was also named after him.

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Charles Townshend
MP
CharlesTownshend.jpg
Portrait by Joshua Reynolds
Chancellor of the Exchequer
In office
2 August 1766 4 September 1767
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth
1747–1756
With: Edward Walpole
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Saltash
1756–1761
With: George Clinton
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Harwich
1761–1767
With: John Roberts
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of the Chamber
1756–1761
Succeeded by
Preceded by Paymaster of the Forces
1765–1766
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chancellor of the Exchequer
1766–1767
Succeeded by