william wyndham, baron grenville
noun 1.George, 1712–70, British statesman: prime minister 1763–65.
2.Also, Greynville. Sir Richard, 1541?–91, English naval commander.
3.William Wyndham, Baron, 1759–1834, British statesman: prime minister 1806–07 (son of George Grenville).
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| 1. | George. 1712--70, British statesman; prime minister (1763--65). His policy of taxing the American colonies precipitated the War of Independence |
| 2. | Kate. born 1950. Australian writer. Her novels include Lilian's Story (1985), The Idea of Perfection (2002) and The Secret River (2005) |
| 3. | Sir Richard. ?1541--91, English naval commander. He was fatally wounded aboard his ship, the Revenge, during a lone battle with a fleet of Spanish treasure ships |
| 4. | William Wyndham, Baron Grenville, son of George Grenville. 1759--1834, British statesman; prime minister (1806--07) of the coalition government known as the "ministry of all the talents" |
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