Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey

(1764-1845)

British politician

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Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey KG PC (13 March 1764 – 17 July 1845), known as Viscount Howick between 1806 and 1807, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 22 November 1830 to 16 July 1834. A member of the Whig Party, he backed significant reform of the British government and was among the primary architects of the Reform Act 1832. His government also saw the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. In addition to his political achievements, he has come to be associated with Earl Grey tea.

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Born	13 March 1764 Fallodon, Rotherham, England
Died	17 July 1845 (aged 81)
Zodiac	Pisces
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Georgiana Cavendish 1757-1806 · British writer info edit

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Mary Elizabeth Grey 1775-1861 · British socialite · m. 1794 info edit

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Eliza Courtney info 1st child with Georgiana Cavendish Female b. 20 Feb 1792 d. 2 May 1859 · Age: 67 (at death) · 1792-1859 · Daughter of Charles Grey

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