Fitzmaurice, William Petty

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see Shelburne, William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2d earl of.

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Shelburne, William Petty Fitzmaurice, 2d earl Of - 1737–1805, British statesman. He served briefly (1763) as president of the Board of Trade in George Grenville's cabinet but then became a supporter of William Pitt, later earl of Chatham. Appoint...