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William Pitt the Younger

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William Pitt the Younger

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Also known as William Pitt, Pitt the Younger

British statesman (1759–1806)

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William Pitt the Younger was a male politician, lawyer, and count from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Born in Kent in 1759, he was the son of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and Hester Pitt, Countess of Chatham. He had a sibling named John Pitt, 2nd Earl of Chatham. Pitt was educated at Pembroke College and practiced in London, where he also worked. He was an Anglican who spoke English.

He held several positions, including Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Leader of the House of Commons, and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. He was a member of the Tories political party. Pitt owned Lansdowne House. He died in London in 1806 and is buried at Westminster Abbey. He is recognized in the UK Prime Ministers collection.

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On the execution of Louis XVI of France: “On every principle by which men of justice and honour are actuated, it is the foulest and most atrocious deed which the history of the world has yet had occasion to attest.” India Act 1784: for the superintendence and control overall the British territorial possessions in the East Indies and control over the affairs of the company. Act of Union 1800: united the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland to create United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Read more about William Pitt ‘The Younger’ on the History of government blog . Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.

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Instance of
human
Given name
William
Gender
male
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain
Place of birth
Kent
Place of death
London
Father
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
Mother
Hester Pitt, Countess of Chatham
Occupation
lawyer
Position held
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
Educated at
Pembroke College
Political party
Tories
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
Anglicanism
Image
William Pitt the Younger.jpg
Work location
London
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place of burial
Westminster Abbey
Commons category
William Pitt the Younger
date of birth
1759-05-28
date of death
1806-01-23
topic's main category
Category:William Pitt the Younger
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William Pitt the Younger
name in native language
William Pitt the Younger
owner of
Lansdowne House
writing language
English language
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Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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www.gov.uk/government/history/past-prime-ministers/william-pitt
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Personal details Born(1759-05-28)28 May 1759 Hayes, Kent, England

Died23 January 1806(1806-01-23) (aged 46) Putney, Surrey, England

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