North, Frederick. Earl of Guilford, commonly known as Lord North. Statesman. Born in 1732 of the same family as the first earl. Became chancellor of the exchequer in 1767, and from 1770 to 1782 was prime minister, after which he formed a coalition with Fox, and was joint secretary with him for a few months. He was the favorite minister of George III. Died 1792.

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