William Dowdeswell (politician, born 1721)
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William Dowdeswell PC (12 March 1721 – 6 February 1775)[1] was a British politician who was a leader of the Rockingham Whig faction.
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William Dowdeswell | |
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Chancellor of the Exchequer | |
In office 16 July 1765 – 2 August 1766 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | The Marquess of Rockingham |
Preceded by | Hon. George Grenville |
Succeeded by | Hon. Charles Townshend |
Personal details | |
Born | 1721 (1721) |
Died | 6 February 1775 (aged 53–54) Nice, France |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Bridget Codrington |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford University of Leiden |
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