Fall of Devonshire-Pitt ministry in Britain

Historical Context Note

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In Britain, the Devonshire-Pitt ministry, which was established after the fall of the Duke of Newcastle the previous November, falls, partly as a result of hostility to the trial and execution of Admiral Byng. They are replaced by a revived Newcastle ministry.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Fall of Devonshire-Pitt ministry in Britain". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17705, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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