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Also Known As Viscount Howick • Charles Grey, Viscount Howick • Baron Grey
Born March 13, 1764 • England • (Born on this day)
Died July 17, 1845 (aged 81) • England
Title / Office prime minister (1830-1834), United Kingdom • House of Lords (1807-1845), United Kingdom • foreign minister (1806-1807), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1786-1807), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Whig Party
Role In Reform Bill

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