George Grenville was a British Whig statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain, during the early reign of the young King George III. He served for only two years (1763β1765), and attempted to solve the problem of the massive debt resulting from the Seven Years' War. He instituted a series of measures to increase revenue to the crown, including new taxes and enforcement of collection, and sought to bring the North American colonies under tighter crown control.
George Grenville, English lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Great Britain (born 1712)
On November 13, in the year 1770, George Grenville, English lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Great Britain (born 1712). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 13, one of 387 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including George Grenville. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 13, 1770 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 October 2026.
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