William Pitt was born in St. James Parish, London, England on November 15, 1708. His mother and father, Harriet and Robert Pitt, had six other children, five daughters and another son. He grew up in a family that was wealthy and held great stature in society and government. His father was a member of Parliament, and Thomas Pitt, William’s grandfather, was one of the richest men in England.

The first site of William’s education was Eton Public School, also known as the King's College of Our Lady of Eton Beside Windsor. He attended there from 1721-1726, and then was sent to Trinity College, the University of Utrecht in Holland, and Oxford for further education. At Oxford, he studied for close to ten years but left the college without a degree because he w

In 1775, he delivered his most notable speech to the King directly. He requested the removal of all British troops in Boston. On the thirtieth of May, 1777, Lord Chatham made a motion for ceasing of taxes and laws in the colonies. Sadly his motion was declined 199-28. He continued to plea for the colonies and deliver speeches to those in the British government. Finally in May 1778, while giving another speech on the evils of the British actions against the colonies, he became very weak, dying shortly thereafter on May 11, 1778.

as both disinterested and suffering from ill health.

William Pitt was seen as a man who wouldn’t stand by the predefined ways of England and of the King. He had strong opinions on issues of war and of commerce. He was an intense critic against both Spain and France. He believed the conduct of wars was all wrong, as well as the tactics and resources being used. Pitt was also fearless. He stood right up and criticized the King’s wishes and ideas, even though it only brought Pitt exclusion and disrespect in his quest for a higher office. As time went on, the British military continued to decline, and other Parliamentarians slowly started to consider Pitt’s ideas.

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