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Pitt / Younger / Holl / Bromly
WILLIAM PITT THE YOUNGER English politician Second son of 1st Earl of Chatham Date: 1759 - 1806
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1759 1806 Chatham Holl Pitt Younger
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This print depicts a young and determined William Pitt the Younger, who rose to become one of England's most influential politicians in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in 1759 as the second son of the 1st Earl of Chatham, Pitt defied expectations and carved out a distinguished political career for himself. At the age of just 24, Pitt became the youngest-ever British Prime Minister, a position he held from 1783 to 1801 and again from 1804 until his death in 1806. Pitt's tenure was marked by his strong leadership during times of national crisis, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. In this portrait, Pitt is depicted in the prime of his life, with a serious and focused expression, reflecting the weight of responsibility that rested upon his shoulders. He is shown wearing the robes of a Privy Counsellor, a testament to his high political office. Accompanying Pitt in this portrait are his close friends and political allies, William Wilberforce (1759-1833), a prominent abolitionist, and Charles James Fox (1749-1806), a leading Whig politician. Pitt, Wilberforce, and Fox formed a formidable trio, known as the "Talents," who worked together to shape British policy during a time of great upheaval. This evocative print, produced in the late 18th or early 19th century, offers a glimpse into the lives of these historical figures and the political landscape of the time. It serves as a reminder of Pitt's remarkable accomplishments and the enduring impact he had on British history.
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