Pitt

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  1. Pitt, William 1st Earl of Chatham 1708-78; Eng. statesman: prime minister (1766-68): called the Great Commoner
  2. Pitt, William 1759-1806; Eng. statesman: prime minister (1783-1801; 1804-06): son of William

See Pitt in American Heritage Dictionary 4

British political leader and orator who directed his country's military effort during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763).

British prime minister (1783-1801 and 1804-1806). He accomplished the Act of Union between Ireland and Britain (1800) but was unsuccessful in his efforts to achieve Catholic emancipation.

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