Pitt, William — (1759–1806) Prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1783 to 1801, and again from 1804 to 1806, Pitt was the fourth child of William Pitt, later first earl of Chatham, who had distinguished himself as prime minister during the Seven Years’… … Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800–1914
Pitt,William — I. Pitt1 (pĭt), William. First Earl of Chatham. Known as “Pitt the Elder.” 1708 1778. British political leader and orator who directed his country s military effort during the Seven Years War (1756 1763). II. Pitt2 (pĭt), William. Second Earl… … Universalium
PITT, WILLIAM — 1) See CHATHAM, WILLIAM PITT. 2) English statesman, second son of Lord Chatham, born near Bromley, Kent, grew up a delicate child in a highly charged political atmosphere, and studied with such diligence under the direction of his father… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Pitt, William — (1759 1806) Son of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham; born at Hayes, England. Educated at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. Entered Parliament, 1781, becoming prime minister in 1783. In consequence of French aggressions, formed in 1793 a great coalition… … The makers of Canada
Pitt, William, the Younger — (1759–1806) British statesman and prime minister (1783–1801, 1804–06). The son of William Pitt, he entered Parliament in 1781 and served as chancellor of the Exchequer (1782–83). He was appointed prime minister in 1783 and undertook reforms that… … Universalium
Pitt, William, the Elder — later 1st earl of Chatham born Nov. 15, 1708, London, Eng. died May 11, 1778, Hayes, Kent British statesman and orator, twice virtual prime minister (1756–61, 1766–68). He entered Parliament in 1735 and provoked controversy with his maiden speech … Universalium
Pitt, William, el Joven — (28 may. 1759, Hayes, Kent, Inglaterra–23 ene. 1806, Londres). Estadista y primer ministro británico (1783–1801, 1804–06). Hijo de William Pitt, ingresó al parlamento en 1781 y fue canciller del Exchequer (ministro de hacienda) (1782–83). Fue… … Enciclopedia Universal
Pitt, William, el Viejo — post. 1er conde de Chatham (15 nov. 1708, Londres, Inglaterra–11 may. 1778, Hayes, Kent). Estadista y orador británico, dos veces primer ministro de hecho (1756–61, 1766–68). Ingresó al parlamento en 1735 y provocó controversia con su primer… … Enciclopedia Universal
William Pitt, der Jüngere — William Pitt der Jüngere auf einem Thomas Gainsborough zugeschriebenen Gemälde William Pitt der Jüngere (* 28. Mai 1759 in Hayes, Kent; † 23. Januar 1806 in Putney bei London) war zweimal Premierminister von … Deutsch Wikipedia
William Pitt der Jüngere — auf einem Thomas Gainsborough zugeschriebenen Gemälde William Pitt der Jüngere (* 28. Mai 1759 in Hayes, Kent; † 23. Januar 1806 in Putney bei London) war zweimal Premierminister von Großbritannien … Deutsch Wikipedia