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His Majesty “Farmer George”

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Regina Jeffers

If one were to search history books, he would learn that King George III was King of England during the American Revolutionary War. He might also discover that the same King George “went mad” in his later years. Hopefully, the … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: William Smith, Abolitionist (and Florence Nightingale’s Grandfather)

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

William Smith (1756 – 1835) was a leading independent British politician, sitting as Member of Parliament (MP) for more than one constituency. He was an English Dissenter and was instrumental in bringing political rights to that religious minority. He was … Continue reading →

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Georgian Celebrity: William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, the First Home Secretary and Later Prime Minister

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne, KG, PC (2 May 1737 – 7 May 1805), known as The Earl of Shelburne between 1761 and 1784, by which title he is generally known to history, was an Irish-born British Whig statesman … Continue reading →

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Spencer Perceval, the UK’s Only Assassinated Prime Minister

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Spencer Perceval, KC (1 November 1762 – 11 May 1812) was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 4 October 1809 until his death on 11 May 1812. He is the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated. … Continue reading →

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