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Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend.
British Whig statesman (1674-1738)
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About Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend
Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, was a British Whig statesman. From 1714 to 1717, and again from 1721 to 1730, he served as Secretary of State for the Northern Department. He directed British foreign policy in close collaboration with his brother-in-law, prime minister Robert Walpole. He was often known as Turnip Townshend because of his strong interest in farming field turnips and his role in the British Agricultural Revolution.
Everything about Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend →- Occupation
- diplomat, politician
- Position held
- Lord President of the Council, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Born
- April 18, 1674
- Died
- June 21, 1738