Second Pitt ministry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Second Pitt ministry |
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| 1804–1806 | |
Pitt by John Hoppner
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| Date formed | 10 May 1804 |
| Date dissolved | 23 January 1806 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | George III |
| Prime Minister | William Pitt the Younger |
| Total no. of members | 19 appointments |
| Member parties | Tory Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | Whig Party |
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| History | |
| Legislature term(s) | 2nd UK Parliament |
| Predecessor | Addington ministry |
| Successor | Ministry of All the Talents |
A government is a group of people who lead a country. In the United Kingdom a long time ago, a "ministry" was like today's government cabinet. It was led by the Prime Minister. This article is about the government led by William Pitt the Younger from 1804 to 1806. It was his second time being the Prime Minister.
William Pitt the Younger became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland again in 1804. He took over from Henry Addington. Pitt also held two important jobs: First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sadly, his time as Prime Minister ended when he passed away in 1806.
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William Pitt's Government (1804-1806)
What is a Government Cabinet?
A government cabinet is a team of important people chosen by the Prime Minister. Each person in the cabinet has a special job. They help run the country. These jobs are called "ministerial roles."
Key People in Pitt's Cabinet
Here are the main people who worked in William Pitt's government. They helped make big decisions for the country.
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |
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| William Pitt the Younger* | 10 May 1804 | 23 January 1806 | Tory | ||
| Lord Chancellor | The Lord Eldon | 14 April 1801 | 7 February 1806 | Tory | |
| Lord President of the Council | The Duke of Portland | 30 July 1801 | 14 January 1805 | Tory | |
| The Viscount Sidmouth | 14 January 1805 | 10 July 1805 | Tory | ||
| The Earl Camden | 10 July 1805 | 19 February 1806 | Tory | ||
| Lord Privy Seal | The Earl of Westmorland | 14 February 1798 | 5 February 1806 | Tory | |
| Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | The Lord Harrowby | 14 May 1804 | 11 January 1805 | Tory | |
| The Lord Mulgrave | 11 January 1805 | 7 February 1806 | Tory | ||
| Secretary of State for the Home Department | The Lord Hawkesbury | 12 May 1804 | 5 February 1806 | Tory | |
| Secretary of State for War and the Colonies | The Earl Camden | 14 May 1804 | 10 July 1805 | Tory | |
| Viscount Castlereagh | 10 July 1805 | 5 February 1806 | Tory | ||
| First Lord of the Admiralty | The Viscount Melville | 1804 | 1805 | Tory | |
| The Lord Barham | 1805 | 1806 | Tory | ||
| Master-General of the Ordnance | The Earl of Chatham | 1801 | 1806 | Independent | |
| President of the Board of Trade | The Duke of Montrose | 7 June 1804 | 5 February 1806 | Tory | |
| President of the Board of Control | Viscount Castlereagh | 2 July 1802 | 11 February 1806 | Tory | |
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | The Lord Mulgrave | 6 June 1804 | 14 January 1805 | Tory | |
| The Earl of Buckinghamshire | 14 January 1805 | 10 July 1805 | |||
| The Lord Harrowby | 10 July 1805 | 12 February 1806 | Tory | ||
| Minister without Portfolio | The Duke of Portland | January 1805 | February 1806 | Tory | |
Important Changes in the Cabinet
Sometimes, people in the government change their jobs or leave. Here are some of the changes that happened in Pitt's cabinet:
- January 1805:
- Lord Mulgrave became the new Foreign Secretary. He took over from Lord Harrowby.
- Lord Buckinghamshire started working as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
- Lord Sidmouth became the Lord President. The Duke of Portland, who had that job, became a minister without a specific department.
- April 1805: Lord Barham became the First Lord of the Admiralty. He replaced Lord Melville.
- July 1805:
- Lord Harrowby took over as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
- Lord Camden became the Lord President.
- Lord Castlereagh became the Colonial Secretary. He also kept his job at the Board of Control.
