Second Pitt ministry
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William Pitt the Younger reassumed the premiership of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in 1804, succeeding Henry Addington as First Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer. His second ministry was cut short with his death in 1806.
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Second Pitt ministry | |
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1804–1806 | |
Date formed | 10 May 1804 (1804-05-10) |
Date dissolved | 23 January 1806 (1806-01-23) |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | William Pitt the Younger |
Total no. of members | 19 appointments |
Member parties | Tory Party |
Status in legislature | Majority |
Opposition party | Whig Party |
Opposition leaders | |
History | |
Legislature term(s) | 2nd UK Parliament |
Predecessor | Addington ministry |
Successor | Ministry of All the Talents |
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