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Spencer Perceval KC (1 November 1762 – 11 May 1812) was a British statesman and barrister who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1809 until his assassination in May 1812. He is the only British prime minister to have been assassinated, and the only solicitor-general or attorney-general to have become prime minister.
- John Bellingham
Early life. Bellingham's early life is largely unknown, and...
- Liverpool
After the Assassination of Spencer Perceval in May 1812,...
- St Luke's Church, Charlton
Memorial to Spencer Perceval in St Luke's Church Among the...
- Earl of Egmont
He was the grandson of Frederick James Perceval, second son...
- Assassination
On 11 May 1812, at about 5:15 pm, Spencer Perceval, the...
- John Bellingham
On 11 May 1812, at about 5:15 pm, Spencer Perceval, the prime minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, was shot dead in the lobby of the House of Commons by John Bellingham, a Liverpool merchant with a grievance against the government.
May 9, 2024 · Spencer Perceval (born Nov. 1, 1762, London, Eng.—died May 11, 1812, London) was a lawyer, politician, and British prime minister from 1809 until his assassination in 1812. The second son of the 2nd Earl of Egmont, Perceval was educated at Harrow and at Trinity College, Cambridge.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about Spencer Perceval, the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated in office. Find out his major acts, political party, dates, and interesting facts on the History of government blog.
All that is generally remembered about Spencer Perceval is that he was the only British prime minister ever to be assassinated. By all accounts he was a thoroughly decent, honourable and competent man, but he was cut off in his prime and failed to make any lasting mark.
Oct 28, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Spencer Perceval, the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated while in office. Find out how he rose from a lawyer to a Pittite leader, and how he dealt with the Regency and the war against Napoleon.
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Spencer Perceval was a British prime minister and a devout evangelical Christian who opposed catholic emancipation. He was assassinated in 1812 by a disgruntled merchant who mistook him for Castlereagh.