Frederick North, Lord North

Frederick North, Lord North Historical Figure Nationality: United Kingdom Year of Birth: 1732 Year of Death: 1792 Cause of Death: Natural causes - dropsy Religion: Anglican Occupation: Politician Spouse: Anne Speke Children: Six Political Party: Tory Political Office(s): Member of Parliament for Banbury, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Fictional Appearances: The Two Georges POD: c. 1763 Type of Appearance: Posthumous reference Date of Death: Unrevealed Political Office(s): Chancellor of the Exchequer, Prime Minister of the UK, Home Secretary

Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG, PC (13 April 1732 – 5 August 1792), more often known by his courtesy title, Lord North, which he used from 1752 until 1790, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American Revolution.

Lord North in The Two Georges

Lord North was one of several people depicted in Thomas Gainsborough painting, The Two Georges. At the time, he held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer, and so was very important in the British government. He went on to succeed William Pitt, the Prime Minister, another figure appearing in the painting.

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Preceded by Duke of Grafton	Prime Minister of Great Britain 1770-1782	Succeeded by Marquess of Rockingham