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 |
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