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Town·shend T0294400 (toun′zənd), Charles 1725-1767. British politician who as chancellor of the exchequer (1766) sponsored the Townshend Acts (1767), which levied duties on many items imported to the American colonies. Strong resistance to the acts led to the repeal of all the duties except for the tax on tea.Townshend (ˈtaʊnzɛnd) n1. (Biography) Charles, 2nd Viscount, nicknamed Turnip Townshend. 1674–1738, English politician and agriculturist2. (Biography) Pete born 1945, British rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter: member of the Who from 1964 and composer of much of their materialTownshendenUK
Townshend1. Charles, 2nd Viscount, nicknamed Turnip Townshend. 1674-- 1738, English politician and agriculturist 2. Pete born 1945, British rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter: member of the Who (1964--83) and composer of much of their material |