William Pitt

1st Earl of Chatham; or Pitt of Chatham; or William Pitt the Elder; or the Great Commoner
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A British statesman of the Whig group who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain in the middle of the 18th century. He is best known as the wartime political leader of Britain in the Seven Years' War, especially for his single-minded devotion to victory over France, a victory which ultimately solidified Britain's dominance over world affairs.

Born, Nov 15, 1708
Died, May 11, 1778
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