Frederick North, Lord North
Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG, PC (13 April 1732–5 August 1792), more often known by his courtesy title, 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 | 13 April 1732 Piccadilly, London |
| Died | 5 August 1792 (aged 60) Grosvenor Square, London |
| Political party | Tory |
Titles from birth to death
- The Hon. Frederick North (1732-1752)
- Lord North (1752-1754)
- Lord North, MP (1754-1766)
- The Rt. Hon. Lord North, MP (1766-1772)
- The Rt. Hon. Lord North, KG, MP (1772-1790)
- The Rt. Hon. Lord North, KG (1790)
- The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Guilford, KG, PC (1790-1792)
Frederick North, Lord North Media
Portrait of Lord North by Pompeo Batoni (1753)
In The State Tinkers (1780), James Gillray caricatured North (on his knees) and his allies as incompetent tinkers of the National Kettle. George III cries out in rapture in the rear.
French caricature on the government of Frederick North after the defeat of Grenada (1779).
This modern American silver medallion commemorates the motion of no confidence against North on 27 February 1782 to end the American War of Independence. North resigned a month later.
Anne Speke (before 1741 – 1797), wife of Lord North. Portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)
Coronet of a British Earl
Arms of North of Guilford: Azure a lion passant or between three fleurs-de-lys argent
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