William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
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| The Earl of Chatham | |
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| Prime Minister of Great Britain | |
| In office 30 July 1766 – 14 October 1768 |
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| Preceded by | The Marquess of Rockingham |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Grafton |
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| Born | 15 November 1708 Westminster, London, England |
| Died | 11 May 1778 (aged 69) Hayes, Kent, England |
| Political party | Whig |
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (15 November 1708 – 11 May 1778) was a prime minister of Great Britain. He was appointed by King George III.
His son, William Pitt the Younger, was also a prime minister.