Townshend
Charles, 1725–67, English politician, chancellor of the exchequer for whom the Townshend Acts are named.
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Or as Pete Townshend of The Who famously put it two years later: “I hope I die before I get old.”
So began what Townshend calls the “darkest part of my life.”
Speed Read: 11 Most Shocking Moments From Pete Townshend’s ‘Who I Am’ | Abby Haglage | October 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTTired of waiting and exhausted of the media, Townshend chose the listing.
Speed Read: 11 Most Shocking Moments From Pete Townshend’s ‘Who I Am’ | Abby Haglage | October 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSome called it a gimmick, but Townshend says he knew it was a turning point.
Speed Read: 11 Most Shocking Moments From Pete Townshend’s ‘Who I Am’ | Abby Haglage | October 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIn his new 500-page memoir, Pete Townshend, quixotic songwriter/guitarist for The Who, bares his soul.
Speed Read: 11 Most Shocking Moments From Pete Townshend’s ‘Who I Am’ | Abby Haglage | October 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
On May 13, in a speech which charmed the House, Mr. Townshend opened his plan for settling the colonial question.
The Eve of the Revolution | Carl BeckerFinally, on March 5, 1770, the Townshend Acts were repealed with the exception of the tax on tea: three pence per pound.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyThe motion here attributed to Townshend was an expression of his opinion, given in the course of the debate.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2) | Edward GibbonThe ministry was unfortunate in being represented in the house of commons by the irresolute Conway and the unprincipled Townshend.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntWhile Chatham was suffering from gout and Conway from indecision, Townshend had opportunities for mischief.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William Hunt
British Dictionary definitions for Townshend
/ (ˈtaʊnzɛnd) /
Charles, 2nd Viscount, nicknamed Turnip Townshend. 1674–1738, English politician and agriculturist
Pete born 1945, British rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter: member of the Who from 1964 and composer of much of their material
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