Charles Ross (politician, born 1721)
Charles Ross was a Scottish soldier and Member of Parliament.
He was the second son of George Ross, 13th Lord Ross and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of William Kerr, 2nd Marquess of Lothian. In 1732 he succeeded his uncle General Charles Ross to the estate of Balnagown.
He joined Colonel Douglas's regiment of marines as a second lieutenant in 1739, and became lieutenant and captain in the 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards in 1741. That year he was elected to Parliament for Ross-shire.
He was killed at the Battle of Fontenoy.
References
- Romney R. Sedgwick, ROSS, Hon. Charles (1721-45), of Balnagowan, Ross. in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1715-1754, 1970.
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| Preceded by Hugh Rose |
Member of Parliament for Ross-shire 1741 – 1745 |
Succeeded by Sir Harry Munro, Bt |
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