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May 9, 2024 · William Pitt, the Elder was a British statesman, twice virtual prime minister (1756–61, 1766–68), who secured the transformation of his country into an imperial power. Pitt was born in London of a distinguished family.
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3 days ago · William Pitt the Younger was not a perfect leader. He had his blind spots, like his crackdowns on dissent. But his strengths—his intelligence, integrity, vision, and quiet resolve—equipped him to lead his country through one of the most dangerous and difficult periods in its history.
2 days ago · The Chancellor of the Exchequer, often abbreviated to Chancellor, [3] is a senior minister of the Crown within His Majesty's Government, and head of His Majesty's Treasury. As one of the four Great Offices of State, the chancellor is a high-ranking member of the British Cabinet .
May 17, 2024 · William Pitt 1st Earl of Chatham by Richard Brompton November 15 178 - May 11 1778. William Pitt The Elder was a major figure in the British government during the French and Indian War who argued favorably in Parliament against the tyrannical policies enforced on the American colonies.
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4 days ago · William Pitt, on a further consideration of his services, was created viscount Pitt, of Burton Pynsent, in Somersetshire, and earl of Chatham, with remainder to his heirs male.
5 days ago · John Pitt, 2nd Earl of Chatham, son of the 1st Earl and elder brother of William Pitt the younger, was born in 1756. He entered the army, and served as a subaltern during the siege of Gibraltar in 1779–83.
May 22, 2024 · Key plate to the print of the Death of the Earl of Chatham, in the Upper Chamber of the Palace of Westminster, 1778, with 55 members identified. Description Title engraved at top of image.
