जार्ज ग्रेनविल
Also known as Gentle Shepherd
Prime Minister of Great Britain (1712-1770)
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George Grenville was a British Prime Minister in the 18th century who served during a significant period in the nation's history. His policies, particularly regarding taxation of the American colonies, played an important role in the events leading up to the American Revolution.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1712
- Died
- 1770
- Works
- 23
Top works
- The principles of the changes in 1765 impartially examined
- A Reply to a letter addressed to the Right Hon. George Grenville, &c
- A Word in behalf of the House of Commons, or, Remarks upon a speech supposed to have been delivered by a Right Honourable gentleman, on the motion for expelling Mr. Wilkes, on Friday, February 3, 1769
- Calculations of the numbers most likely to attain the capital prizes in the ensuing lottery
- A candid refutation of the charges brought against the present ministers, in a late pamphlet [by Lord Temple], entituled The principles of the late changes impartically examined, in a letter to the supposed author
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Music · MusicBrainz
- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Active from
- 1881-10-15
- Active to
- 1975-02-14
Discography
Gallery (7)
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1712 births1770 deathsAlumni of Christ Church, OxfordBritish MPs 1741–1747British MPs 1747–1754British MPs 1754–1761British MPs 1761–1768British MPs 1768–1774Buckinghamshire Militia officersChancellors of the Exchequer of Great BritainDeaths from multiple myeloma in EnglandFirst Lords of the Treasury