Sir Charles Bagot | |
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| Governor General of the Province of Canada | |
| In office 1842–1843 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Charles Poulett Thomson, 1st Baron Sydenham |
| Succeeded by | Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe |
| Member of Parliament for Castle Rising | |
| In office 1807–1808 Serving with Richard Sharp | |
| Preceded by | Richard Sharp Charles Bagot Chester |
| Succeeded by | Richard Sharp Fulk Greville Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 September 1781 Blithfield Hall, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 19 May 1843 (aged 61) Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse | Lady Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | politician, administrator, diplomat |
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Sir Charles Bagot, GCB, PC (23 September 1781 – 19 May 1843) was a British politician, diplomat and colonial administrator. He served as ambassador to the United States, Russia, and the Netherlands. He served as the second Governor General of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1843.[1]
- ^ Monet, Jacques, S.J. (4 March 2015) [14 January 2008]. "Sir Charles Bagot". The Canadian Encyclopedia (online ed.). Historica Canada.
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