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North, Frederick, Lord
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North (of Kirtling), Frederick, Lord

 later earl of Guilford

(born April 13, 1732, London, Eng.—died Aug. 5, 1792, London) English prime minister (1770–82). Elected to Parliament at age 22, he served as lord of the treasury (1759–65) and as chancellor of the Exchequer (1767–70). As prime minister, he gave vacillating support to both harsh and conciliatory measures toward the American colonies before the American Revolution. Although only a halfhearted supporter of the war, he was a pliant agent of George III. He resigned on hearing the news of Charles Cornwallis's defeat at the Siege of Yorktown. In 1783 he formed a brief coalition with his former Whig opponent Charles James Fox.
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1732: Birth of Frederick, Lord North, who as Prime Minister levied the tax on tea that incensed the American colonists and provoked the Boston Tea Party.
On this day by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
It is being sold through Knight Frank's Stratford-upon-Avon office, The 14th Earl, John Peyto Verney, had inherited his title by marriage to the sister of Lord North, along with her handsome income to spend on lavish home improvements.
Stately style by Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England)
1732: Birth of Frederick, Lord North, who as Prime Minister levied the tax on tea that incensed the American colonists and provoked the Boston Tea Party.
Stop the Clock; April 13 by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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