Charles Bingham, 1st Earl of Lucan
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Charles Bingham, 1st Earl of Lucan (22 September 1735 – 29 March 1799), known as Sir Charles Bingham, 7th Baronet from 1750 until 1776, was an Irish peer and politician.
and his wife Anne Vesey, daughter of Agmondisham Vesey. In 1750, Bingham succeeded his older brother John
as baronet.
in 1756. He was elected as Member of Parliament
for both Castlebar
and Mayo
in 1761, and chose to sit for the latter. He was returned to the Irish House of Commons
until 1776, when he was elevated to the Peerage of Ireland
as Baron Lucan, of Castlebar, in the County of Mayo. As his title enabled him only to take a seat in the Irish House of Lords
, Bingham was not restricted from entering the British House of Commons
for Northampton
in 1782, representing it until two years later. In 1795, Bingham was further ennobled as Earl of Lucan, of Castlebar, in the County of Mayo.
. Bingham died, aged 63 at Charles Street, London and was succeeded in his titles by his only son Richard
.
Background
He was the second son of Sir John Bingham, 5th BaronetSir John Bingham, 5th Baronet
Sir John Bingham, 5th Baronet was an Irish politician.He was the eldest son of Sir George Bingham, 4th Baronet, and his first wife wife Mary Scott. Bingham was educated at the Middle Temple. He was appointed High Sheriff of Mayo in 1721 and was Governor of County Mayo...
and his wife Anne Vesey, daughter of Agmondisham Vesey. In 1750, Bingham succeeded his older brother John
Sir John Bingham, 6th Baronet
Sir John Bingham, 6th Baronet was an Irish politician and baronet.He was the oldest son of Sir John Bingham, 5th Baronet and his wife Anne Vesey, daughter of Agmondisham Vesey. In 1749, Bingham succeeded his father as baronet as well as Member of Parliament for Mayo, however died already a year...
as baronet.
Career
Bingham was appointed High Sheriff of MayoHigh Sheriff of Mayo
The High Sheriff of Mayo was the British Crown’s judicial representative in County Mayo, Ireland from the 16th century until 1922, when the office was abolished in the new Free State and replaced by the office of Mayo County Sheriff. The sheriff had judicial, electoral, ceremonial and...
in 1756. He was elected as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for both Castlebar
Castlebar (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Castlebar was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1614 to 1800. The area is in County Mayo. Between 1725 and 1793 Catholics and those married to Catholics could not vote.-History:...
and Mayo
Mayo (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Mayo was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons from 1611 to 1800. Between 1725 and 1793 Catholics and those married to Catholics could not vote.- County Divisions :Baronies in County Mayo:[n 8]Burrishoole...
in 1761, and chose to sit for the latter. He was returned to the Irish House of Commons
Irish House of Commons
The Irish House of Commons was the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland, that existed from 1297 until 1800. The upper house was the House of Lords...
until 1776, when he was elevated to the Peerage of Ireland
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
as Baron Lucan, of Castlebar, in the County of Mayo. As his title enabled him only to take a seat in the Irish House of Lords
Irish House of Lords
The Irish House of Lords was the upper house of the Parliament of Ireland that existed from mediaeval times until 1800. It was abolished along with the Irish House of Commons by the Act of Union.-Function:...
, Bingham was not restricted from entering the British House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
for Northampton
Northampton (UK Parliament constituency)
Northampton was a parliamentary constituency centred on the town of Northampton which existed until 1974.It returned two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until its representation was reduced to one member for the 1918 general election...
in 1782, representing it until two years later. In 1795, Bingham was further ennobled as Earl of Lucan, of Castlebar, in the County of Mayo.
Family
On 25 August 1760, he married Margaret Smith, daughter of Sir James Smith at Bath, Somerset, and by her he had four daughters and a son. His daughter Lavinia married the 2nd Earl SpencerGeorge Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer
George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer KG PC FRS FSA , styled Viscount Althorp from 1765 to 1783, was a British Whig politician...
. Bingham died, aged 63 at Charles Street, London and was succeeded in his titles by his only son Richard
Richard Bingham, 2nd Earl of Lucan
Richard Bingham, 2nd Earl of Lucan , styled The Honourable from 1776 to 1795 and subsequently Lord Bingham until 1799, was an Irish peer and Tory politician.- Background :...
.