Charles Powell Leslie (1769–1831)

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The second Charles Powell Leslie (1769–1831), known also as Charles Powell Leslie II[1] was the son of Charles Powell Leslie I and the Hon. Prudence Penelope Hill-Trevor, daughter of Arthur Hill-Trevor, 1st Viscount Dungannon, he was therefore first-cousin of the 1st Duke of Wellington, the 1st Marquess Wellesley, the 3rd Earl of Mornington, the 2nd Viscount Dungannon and the 1st Baron Cowley also, his brother was the Bishop, John Leslie. Leslie was Irish member of the UK Parliament for Monaghan (1801–1826) and New Ross (1830–1831). He succeeded his father, Charles Powell Leslie I, in representing Monaghan.

He was married to Anne (née Ryder) from 1791 to her death in 1813, with whom he had three daughters. He married Christina (née Fosbury), with whom he had three sons and four daughters including Charles Powell, John, Christiana, and Prudentia-Penelope.

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  1. ^ Ask About Ireland is one modern source using I, II, III.
  • Introduction Leslie Papers (MIC606, T3827) (PDF), November 2007, retrieved 22 September 2015
  • John Burke (1838). Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland. 4. p. 152. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Henry Westenra
Member of Parliament for Monaghan
1801–1826
With: Richard Dawson to 1807
Thomas Corry 1807–1812
Richard Dawson 1812–1813
Thomas Corry 1813–1818
Henry Westenra from 1818
Succeeded by
John Leslie
Government offices
Preceded by
The 2nd Baron Rossmore
Governor of Monaghan
1802–1831
Succeeded by
The 2nd Baron Rossmore
(as Lord Lieutenant)


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