- 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 GermainMember 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 1734–1741Succeeded by
Sir Joseph Danvers
Sir John StrangeMilitary offices Preceded by
Thomas PownallColonel of Charles Wills' Regiment of Marines
1706–1716Succeeded by
The Lord ForresterPreceded by
The Earl of ForfarColonel of Prince George of Denmark's Regiment
1716–1726Succeeded by
The Lord LondonderryPreceded by
The Earl CadoganColonel of the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards
1726–1741Succeeded by
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