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Grenville Forms Ministry

When
11 February 1806
Where
London
Part of
Lord Grenville becomes Prime Minister after Pitt's death

Lord Grenville succeeded Pitt as Prime Minister, forming the Ministry of All the Talents on 11 February 1806.

Grenville, Pitt's first cousin, formed a coalition government including Foxite Whigs and Sidmouth supporters. He served as First Lord of the Treasury, with Fox as Foreign Secretary. The ministry aimed for national unity during the war.

Sources

  1. Ministry of All the Talents Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
  2. William Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02

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