Episode 3 of 3

North Adds Leadership of the Commons

When: early 1768
Where: British House of Commons leadership
Part of: Frederick North becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer

After Henry Seymour Conway resigned as secretary of state in early 1768, North became Leader of the House of Commons as well.

Following his appointment to the Exchequer, North's ministerial responsibilities grew when Henry Seymour Conway resigned the secretaryship of state in early 1768; North then became Leader of the House of Commons in addition to his treasury role.

Sources

Frederick North, Lord North Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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