Addington, Henry

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see Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount.

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Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount - 1757–1844, British statesman. He entered Parliament in 1784 and in 1789, through the sponsorship of William Pitt, became speaker of the House of Commons. He subscribed to Pitt's policies in the F...