Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG, PC (13 April 1732–5 August 1792), more often known by his as, Lord North, was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782.
North also had a major part in the American Revolution.
The Rt. Hon. Lord North | |
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Prime Minister of Great Britain | |
In office 28 January 1770 – 22 March 1782 | |
Preceded by | The Duke of Grafton |
Succeeded by | The Marquess of Rockingham |
Chancellor of the Exchequer | |
In office 11 September 1767 – 27 March 1782 | |
Preceded by | Charles Townshend |
Succeeded by | Lord John Cavendish |
Personal details | |
Born | Piccadilly, London | 13 April 1732
Died | 5 August 1792 Grosvenor Square, London | (aged 60)
Political party | Tory |
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