Charles Wills
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Sir Charles Wills KB (October 1666 – 25 December 1741) was a British general in the 18th century.
He won the Battle of Preston (1715) against the Jacobites. He was later appointed to the Privy Council and was member of parliament for Totnes.
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Northleigh Sir John Germain |
Member of Parliament for Totnes 1718–1741 With: Stephen Northleigh 1718–1722 Joseph Banks 1722–1727 Exton Sayer 1727–1732 Sir Henry Gough 1732–1734 Sir Joseph Danvers 1734–1741 |
Succeeded by Sir Joseph Danvers Sir John Strange |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Pownall |
Colonel of Charles Wills' Regiment of Marines 1706–1716 |
Succeeded by The Lord Forrester |
| Preceded by The Earl of Forfar |
Colonel of Prince George of Denmark's Regiment 1716–1726 |
Succeeded by The Lord Londonderry |
| Preceded by The Earl Cadogan |
Colonel of the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards 1726–1741 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Cumberland |
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