Past Prime Ministers

Name: Perceval Spencer 1809–12 Tory

Born: 1 November 1762 in Audley Square, London

First entered Parliament: 9 May 1796

Age he became PM: 46 years, 338 days

Maiden Speech: 20 May 1797 on mutinies in sea and land forces

Total time as PM: Two years, 221 days

Died: 11 May 1812 at Lobby of the House of Commons

Nicknames: ‘Little P’

Education: Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge

Family: Perceval was the second son and fifth of nine children. He had several half brothers and sisters. He was married to Jane Spencer-Wilson and had six sons and six daughters

Interests: Playing games with his children, the study of Biblical prophecy

 
 
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