William Pitt was born 15 November, 1708, Westminster, London.
He was educated at Eton, Trinity College Oxford, and the University of Utrecht.
William Pitt had a colourful career and is credited with the birth of the British Empire.
A British Whig statesman who achieved his greatest fame as Secretary of State during the Seven Years' War.
He served as Prime Minister for 2 years, 76 days.
William Pitt died 11 May, 1778, Bromley, Kent.
He is often known as William Pitt, the Elder to distinguish him from his son, William Pitt the Younger.
He was also known as The Great Commoner.
In addition to the major American city of Pittsburgh being named after him, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, the communities of Pittsburg, New Hampshire and Chatham, New Jersey, as well as Chatham University in Pennsylvania are all named in his honor.
British Prime Ministers
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