Charles Pinney | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Bristol | |
| In office 1831–1832 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 April 1793 |
| Died | 17 July 1867 (aged 74) |
| Spouse | Frances Mary Still |
| Children | Two sons and a daughter |
Charles Pinney (29 April 1793 – 17 July 1867) was a British merchant and local politician in Bristol, England. He was a partner in a family business that ran sugar plantations in the West Indies and owned a number of slaves. Pinney was selected as mayor of Bristol in 1831 and within weeks had to manage the response to major riots. Public order was lost for a number of days and significant damage caused to the city centre. Pinney was charged with neglect of duty over his actions but was acquitted at trial. He returned to local government as an alderman, holding the position until 1853.