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Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey, KB, PC (circa 23 October 1729 – 14 November 1807) was a British Army general in the 18th century and a scion of the noble House of Grey. He was a distinguished soldier in a generation of exceptionally capable military personnel, serving crucially in the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), the American ...
Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey (born 1729, Howick, Northumberland, Eng.—died Nov. 14, 1807, Howick) was a British general in the American Revolution who commanded in victories in several battles, notably against the American general Anthony Wayne and at the Battle of Germantown (1777–78).
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The first Earl Grey was succeeded by his eldest son, Charles, 2nd Earl Grey. The second Earl was a prominent Whig politician and served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1834, which tenure saw the passing of the Great Reform Act of 1832 and the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1833.
Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey, later Baron Grey De Howick (1730-1795) was a British fighter. He fought in the American Revolutionary War.
30 de ago. de 2021 · Charles, 1st Earl Grey, was born in 1729, the fourth son of Sir Henry Grey, 1st Bart. of Howick. He entered the army and obtained his first commission in 1744. He served in the Seven Years' War, being aide de camp to Prince Ferdinand at Minden and later to the Count De Lippe in Portugal.
Charles Grey held several titles during his life: he was the second Earl, but also was called Baron Grey between 1801 and 1806, and between 1806-07 was Viscount Howick. He was born on 13 March 1764 at Falloden in Northumberland.
The English statesman Charles Grey, 2d Earl Grey (1764-1845), served as prime minister from 1830 to 1834. He is best known for securing the passage of the Reform Bill of 1832.
