Charles Grey, 2Nd Earl Grey: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1764-1845)
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, KG, PC (13 March 1764 – 17 July 1845) was a British Whig statesman and Prime Minister.
Earl Grey tea, a type of tea with a bergamot orange flavour is named after him. He was the son of Major General Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey.
The Earl Grey | |
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| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 22 November 1830 – 16 July 1834 | |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Wellington |
| Succeeded by | The Viscount Melbourne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1764 Fallodon, Northumberland, England |
| Died | 17 July 1845 |
| Political party | Whig |
Titles
- Charles Grey (1764 - 1806)
- Viscount Howick (1806 - 1807)
- 2nd Earl Grey (1807 - 1845)
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