Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham
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The Most Hon. The Marquess of Rockingham
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| In office 13 July 1765 – 30 July 1766 27 March 1782–1 July 1782 |
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| Preceded by | George Grenville Lord North |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Chatham The Earl of Shelburne |
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| Born | 13 May 1730 South Yorkshire |
| Died | 1 July 1782 Wimbledon, London |
| Political party | Whig |
Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, KG, PC (13 May 1730-1 July 1782) was a British Whig statesman. He is most notable for his two terms as Prime Minister of Great Britain. He served in two high offices during his lifetime (Prime Minister and Leader of the House of Lords).
[change] Titles from birth to death
- The Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth (1730-1733)
- Viscount Higham (1733-1746)
- Earl of Malton (1746-1750)
- The Rt. Hon. The Earl Malton (1750-1750)
- The Most Hon. The Marquess of Rockingham (1750-1761)
- The Most Hon. The Marquess of Rockingham, KG (1761-1765)
- The Most Hon. The Marquess of Rockingham, KG, PC (1765-1782)
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