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Augustus Henry FitzRoy

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Augustus Henry FitzRoy

Birth
England
Death
11 Mar 1811 (aged 75)
Euston, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England
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British Prime Minister. Born the 3rd Duke of Grafton, he was educated at Peterhouse and Cambridge. Entering English politics, he was elected MP for both Boroughbridge and Bury St Edmunds in 1756, Secretary of State in 1765 and First Lord of the Treasury, in 1766. Acknowledged as an effective leader, Parliament elected him Prime Minister of Britain, serving (1768-70). After leaving office as Prime Minister, he devoted much time to theological study and writing. He also was a prominent figure in the period of the American Revolutionary War. He died on his Suffolk estate at age 75.
British Prime Minister. Born the 3rd Duke of Grafton, he was educated at Peterhouse and Cambridge. Entering English politics, he was elected MP for both Boroughbridge and Bury St Edmunds in 1756, Secretary of State in 1765 and First Lord of the Treasury, in 1766. Acknowledged as an effective leader, Parliament elected him Prime Minister of Britain, serving (1768-70). After leaving office as Prime Minister, he devoted much time to theological study and writing. He also was a prominent figure in the period of the American Revolutionary War. He died on his Suffolk estate at age 75.

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  • Added: Jun 24, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10149/augustus_henry-fitzroy: accessed ), memorial page for Augustus Henry FitzRoy (28 Sep 1735–11 Mar 1811), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10149, citing St Genevieve Churchyard, Euston, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.