Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Lord James Townshend
Captain Lord James Nugent Boyle Bernardo Townshend KCH( 11 September 1785 – 28 June 1842), was a British naval commander and Tory politician.
Townshend was the younger son of George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, by his second wife Anne, daughter of Sir William Montgomery, 1st Baronet.
He was the nephew of Charles Townshend and the half- brother of George Townshend, 2nd Marquess Townshend, Lord John Townshend and Lord Charles Townshend.
On 21 September 1822, he was appointed major- commandant of the Norfolk Yeomanry Rangers, in place of his brother Lord Charles.
Townshend was a Captain in the Royal Navy.
He was also appointed a captain in the Norfolk Rangers of Yeomanry Cavalry on 18 April 1831.
In 1818 he was returned to parliament as one of two representative for Helston, a constituency mainly controlled by his brother- in- law, the Duke of Leeds.
He lost his seat in 1832 when the representation was reduced to one member, but was once again elected in 1835.
This time he held the seat until 1837.
Townshend married Elizabeth, daughter of Provo Featherstone Wallis and sister of Provo Wallis, on 13 June 1813.
He died in June 1842, aged 56.
William Townshend (MP)
The Honourable William Townshend( 9 June 1702 – 28 January 1738) was a British Member of Parliament.
Townshend was the third son of Charles Townshend, 2nd Viscount Townshend, and his first wife the Hon. Elizabeth Pelham.
Charles Townshend, 3rd Viscount Townshend, Thomas Townshend and Roger Townshend were his brothers and George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend, and Charles Townshend his nephews.
He was elected to the House of Commons for Great Yarmouth in 1723, a seat he held until his death.
He lived at Honingham Hall in Norfolk.
Townshend married Henrietta, daughter of Lord William Powlett, in 1725.
Their son Charles was created Baron Bayning in 1797.
Townshend died in January 1738, aged only 35.
His wife died in 1755.
Lord Charles Clinton
Lord Charles Pelham Pelham-Clinton (3 December 1813 – 15 December 1894), known as Lord Charles Clinton, was a British Conservative politician.
George Townshend, 2nd Marquess Townshend
George Townshend, 2nd Marquess Townshend, PC, FRS (18 April 1753 – 27 July 1811), known as The Lord Ferrers of Chartley from 1770 to 1784 and as The Earl of Leicester from 1784 to 1807, was a British peer and politician.
Charles Townshend, 1st Baron Bayning
Charles Townshend, 1st Baron Bayning PC( 27 August 1728 – 19 May 1810) was a British politician.
Lord Charles Bruce
Captain Lord Charles William Brudenell- Bruce PC( 18 June 1834 – 16 April 1897), styled Lord Charles Bruce, was a British soldier and Liberal Party politician.
He served as Vice- Chamberlain of the Household under William Ewart Gladstone between 1880 and 1885.
Lord Charles Townshend (1785–1853)
Lord Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend (16 September 1785 – 5 November 1853), was a British politician.
Townshend was the second son of George Townshend, 2nd Marquess Townshend, and his wife Charlotte (née Loftus).
He was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Tamworth in 1812, a seat he held until 1818, and again between 1820 and 1835.
He was initially elected in the family interest, when his family owned Tamworth Castle, but could not expect to continue in 1818 after the Townshend trustees had sold the castle, but was defeated when Sir Robert Peel, 1st Baronet, the owner of Drayton Manor in nearby Drayton Bassett and his son William canvassed against him.
However he was re-elected unopposed in 1820.
Townshend died in November 1853, aged 68, having previously repurchased Tamworth Castle.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Ray Alan
Ray Alan( 18 September 1930 – 24 May 2010) was an English ventriloquist and television entertainer from the 1950s until the 1980s.
He was associated primarily with the dummy" Lord Charles" and later also with the puppets" Tich" and" Quackers".
Lord Charles was the first ventriloquist's dummy, to have his own personal microphone, which was first fitted by sound professional Douglas Oakley whilst working with Lord Charles at Thames TV, and became a regular feature thereafter.

Question: What is the date of birth of Lord Charles Townshend (1785–1853)'s father?
Answer: 18 April 1753