November 1755DismissalWilliam Pitt the Elder Chatham, 1st
Pitt is dismissed from office as Paymaster, having spoken during a debate against the new system of continental subsidies proposed by the Government of which he was a member
Historical records for Great Britain in 1755, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pitt is dismissed from office as Paymaster, having spoken during a debate against the new system of continental subsidies proposed by the Government of which he was a member
Dismissed from office for opposing Newcastles foreign policy
Publication of "General History of England"
Appointed Governor of the Fort of St David
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Appointed Lieutenant
Appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
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