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Name:
North Lord 1770–82 Tory
Born:
13 April 1732 in Albermarle St, Piccadilly, London
First entered Parliament:
15 April 1754
Age he became PM:
37 years, 290 days
Maiden Speech:
1 December 1757, seconding the Address to the Throne at the opening of Parliament
Total time as PM:
12 years, 58 days
Died:
5 August 1792 at Grosvenor Square, London
Nicknames:
‘Boreas’ (the north wind) and ‘Lord-deputy North’
Education:
Eton and Trinity College, Oxford
Family:
North was the eldest of six children. He was married to Anne Speke and had four sons and three daughters
Interests:
Enjoyed dancing in his youth
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