Frederick North, Lord North

Politician

1732 – 1792

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Who was Frederick North, Lord North?

Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG, PC, more often known by his courtesy title, Lord North, which he used from 1752 until 1790, was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American War of Independence. He also held a number of other cabinet posts, including Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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Born
Apr 13, 1732
Piccadilly
Also known as
  • Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford
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Nationality
  • Kingdom of Great Britain
Education
  • Trinity College, Oxford
  • Eton College
  • University of Leipzig
Died
Aug 5, 1792
Grosvenor Square

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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