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Name:
Petty William, Earl of Shelburne 1782–3 Whig
Born:
2 May 1737 in Dublin, Ireland
First entered Parliament:
2 June 1760
Age he became PM:
45 years, 63 days
Maiden Speech:
5 February 1762 in favour of withdrawing troops from Germany
Total time as PM:
266 days
Died:
7 May 1805 at Berkerly Square, London
Nicknames:
‘Malagrida’ and ‘The Jesuit in Berkerly Square’
Education:
Christ Church, Oxford
Family:
He was married twice and had three sons and one daughter
Interests:
Literature, chess player, landscaping
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