Charles Aldworth
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Charles Aldworth was an English politician, MP for New Windsor
from 1712 to 1714.
Charles was the son of the King's Auditor, William Aldworth of Frogmore House
at Windsor
in Berkshire
, and his wife, Anne. He was the cousin of Richard Aldworth of Stanlake Park
, paternal grandfather of Richard Aldworth, 2nd Baron Braybrooke. Charles was educated at King's College, Cambridge
, matriculating there in 1693. Aldworth was MP for New Windsor from 1712 until his death in a duel in 1714 in Westminster
.
Windsor (UK Parliament constituency)
Windsor is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. In its modern form, it elects one Member of Parliament by the first-past-the-post system of election.-Boundaries:...
from 1712 to 1714.
Charles was the son of the King's Auditor, William Aldworth of Frogmore House
Frogmore House
Frogmore House is a 17th-century country house standing at the centre of the Frogmore Estate, amongst beautiful gardens, about a half a mile south of Windsor Castle in the Home Park at Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. It is a Grade I listed building.-Early tenants:The original house on...
at Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor is an affluent suburban town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is widely known as the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family....
in Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
, and his wife, Anne. He was the cousin of Richard Aldworth of Stanlake Park
Stanlake Park Wine Estate
Stanlake Park Wine Estate is the biggest vineyard open to the public in the English county of Berkshire. It is situated near to Twyford, on the borders with Hurst and Ruscombe.-Vineyard and winery:...
, paternal grandfather of Richard Aldworth, 2nd Baron Braybrooke. Charles was educated at King's College, Cambridge
King's College, Cambridge
King's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. The college's full name is "The King's College of our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge", but it is usually referred to simply as "King's" within the University....
, matriculating there in 1693. Aldworth was MP for New Windsor from 1712 until his death in a duel in 1714 in Westminster
Westminster
Westminster is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, southwest of the City of London and southwest of Charing Cross...
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