Charles Swanston

Charles Swanston (11 December 1789 – 5 September 1850) was a British merchant, banker, and politician, and a financial backer of the Port Phillip Association. Early life and education Charles Swanston was born in Mordington, Berwickshire, Scotland the son of Robert and Rebecca (née Lambert) Swanston. At 16 he was commissioned a lieutenant in the private army of the British East India Company. Career Mauritius In 1810 Swanston was a member of an expedition which obtained the political overthrow of Mauritius and was appointed to survey the island.