William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham PC

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham PC (often called Pitt the Elder, 1708–1778) was a British statesman who achieved his greatest fame as Secretary of State during the Seven Years' War, and who was later Prime Minister of Great Britain.

William Pitt in The Georges
William Pitt was the Prime Minister during a period of conflict between Britain and its North American colonies. He play a significant role in easing those tensions and insuring the colonists remained content British subjects.

Pitt was one of the historical figures depicted in the painting "The Two Georges".