George Grenville was born on 14 October, 1712, at Westminster, London.
George Grenville was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford.
In Parliament he subscribed to the "Boy Patriot" party which opposed Sir Robert Walpole.
In December 1744 he became a lord of the admiralty in the administration of Henry Pelham.
He allied himself with his brother Richard and with William Pitt the Elder (Richard's brother-in-law) in forcing their leader to give them promotion by rebelling against his authority and obstructing business.
In June 1747 Grenville became a Lord of the Treasury, and in 1754 Treasurer of the Navy and Privy Councillor.
A major falling out with King George III lead to Grenville eventually being sacked by the King.
He served 2 years and 85 days as Prime Minister.
George Grenville died on 13 November, 1770, London.
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