Pitt is dismissed as Paymaster-General

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Britain's treaty with Russia which promises subsidies in return for Russian protection of Hanover faces criticism from leading ministers. William Pitt is dismissed as Paymaster-General for his opposition to this treaty, and Henry Legge and George Grenville also leave the ministry over the issue.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Pitt is dismissed as Paymaster-General". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17686, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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