William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham

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The Earl of Chatham
Prime Minister of Great Britain
In office
30 July 1766 – 14 October 1768
Preceded by The Marquess of Rockingham
Succeeded by The Duke of Grafton
Personal details
Born 15 November 1708(1708-11-15)
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.