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Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford KG, PC (13 April 1732 – 5 August 1792), better known by his courtesy title Lord North, which he used from 1752 to 1790, was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American War of Independence.
Frederick North, Lord North (born April 13, 1732, London, Eng.—died Aug. 5, 1792, London) was the prime minister from 1770 to 1782, whose vacillating leadership contributed to the loss of Great Britain’s American colonies in the American Revolution (1775–83).
Learn about the life and career of Lord Frederick North, the Tory prime minister who led Britain into the American War of Independence. Find out his major acts, interesting facts and biography on the official UK government website.
Learn about Lord North, the Prime Minister of Great Britain who led the country during the American Revolutionary War. Find out his achievements, failures, and controversies in foreign and domestic policy.
Learn about the life and career of Frederick North, who served as Prime Minister of Britain from 1770 to 1782 and was known as 'the man who lost America'. Find out how he rose to power, led the Tory government, and faced the American War of Independence.
Biography. Lord North entered the House of Commons at the first general election after he came of age; spent almost the whole of his political life there; and was its leader for nearly fifteen years.
Aug 12, 2015 · Lord Frederick North. Lord North was born in London on 13 April 1732, the son of the future first earl of Guildford, Francis North, then 3rd baron, and the godson – some believed (probably...
