Lord Charles Somerset
Lord Charles Somerset | |
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| Governor of the Cape Colony | |
| In office 1814–1826 | |
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| Preceded by | John Cradock |
| Succeeded by | Richard Bourke (acting) |
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| Born | 12 December 1767 |
| Died | 18 February 1831 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | British |
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| Children | 9, including Henry and Poulett |
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Lord Charles Henry Somerset PC (12 December 1767 – 18 February 1831), born in Badminton, England, was a British soldier, politician and colonial administrator. He was governor of the Cape Colony, South Africa, from 1814 to 1826.