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.



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