William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville facts for kids
William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville, was an important British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was born on October 25, 1759, and passed away on January 12, 1834. His father, George Grenville, was also a Prime Minister, making politics a family affair.
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Lord Grenville
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| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
| In office 11 February 1806 – 31 March 1807 |
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| Preceded by | William Pitt the Younger |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Portland |
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| Born | 25 October 1759 Wotton House, Buckinghamshire, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | 12 January 1834 (aged 74) Burnham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Political party | Whig |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Early Life and Education
William Grenville grew up in a family deeply involved in British politics. He received an excellent education, which prepared him for his future career. He studied at Eton College, a famous school in England. After that, he attended Christ Church, Oxford, one of the oldest and most respected universities. He also studied law at Lincoln's Inn.
Becoming Prime Minister
Grenville was a member of the Whig political group. He became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1806. He led the government for about a year, until 1807. During his time as Prime Minister, he worked on important issues facing Britain.
See also
In Spanish: William Wyndham Grenville para niños
