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George Grenville
George Grenville was a British Whig statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain, during the early reign of the young King George III. He served for only two years (1763–1765), and attempted to solve the problem of the massive debt resulting from the Seven Years' War. He instituted a series of measures to increase revenue to the crown, including new taxes and enforcement of collection,…
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politics · Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1763 to 1765 · politician · also George Grenville, Gentle Shepherd, Grenville
Born 14 October 1712 · Died 13 November 1770 · Q244616
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1770· 1 entry
Died 1770-11-13.
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1763· 3 entries
Career landmark: Leader of the House of Commons (1763–1765).
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Career landmark: Chancellor of the Exchequer (1763–1765).
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1763–1765).
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1762· 2 entries
Career landmark: First Lord of the Admiralty (1762–1763).
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Career landmark: Secretary of State for the Northern Department (1762–1762).
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Career landmark: Leader of the House of Commons (1761–1762).
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1712· 1 entry
Born 1712-10-14.
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