Pitt William 1759-1806 Son Of William Pitt Earl Of Chatham Born
at Hayes, England. Educated at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. Entered
Parliament, 1781, becoming prime minister in 1783. In consequence of
French aggressions, formed in 1793 a great coalition with Russia,
Sardinia, Spain, Prussia, and Austria. In 1798 formed a second coalition
against France, including Russia, Austria, and other countries. Resigned
office, 1801. Again premier in 1804; and in 1805 formed a third
coalition with Russia, Austria, and Sweden. The union of Ireland with
Great Britain was effected by his influence and under his
administration. =Index=: (John Graves Simcoe era) Constitutional Act introduced by, 1, 7.
(Lord Dorchester era) Introduces Constitutional Act in House of Commons, 263. (Lord Sydenham era) His
expectations regarding Lower Canada, 68. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog.