Charles Powlett, 2nd Baron Bayning

Charles Frederick Powlett, 2nd Baron Bayning (* September 26, 1785; † August 2, 1823 ), from 1797 to 1810 known as the Honourable Charles Townshend, a British peer and politician ( Conservative Party ).

Bayning was the eldest son of Charles Townshend, 1st Baron Bayning, the son of William Townshend and Henrietta Powlett. His mother was Annabella Smith - Powlett, daughter of Reverend Richard Smith and Annabella Powlett.

He attended Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1808 he was elected as MP for Truro the House of Commons. This seat he held until 1810, when he succeeded his father as Baron and entered the House of Lords. In 1821 he took the name " of Powlett in lieu of Townshend " at.

Lord Bayning died in August 1823 at the age of 37 years. He was never married. When Baron his brother followed him.