Family and Education
b. 13 Mar. 1764, 1st surv. s. of Charles Grey of Howick (cr. Earl Grey 1806) by Elizabeth, da. of George Grey of Southwick, co. Dur.; nephew of Sir Henry Grey, 2nd Bt. educ. St. Marylebone; Eton 1773-81; Trinity, Camb. 1781; M. Temple 1783; Grand Tour. m. 18 Nov. 1794, Mary Elizabeth, da. of Henry Brabazon Ponsonby (cr. Baron Ponsonby of Imokilly 1806), 6s. 10da. suc. fa. as 2nd Earl Grey 14 Nov. 1807; K.G. 27 May 1831.
Offices Held
P.C. 5 Feb. 1806; first ld. of Admiralty Feb. – Sept. 1806; sec. of state for foreign affairs Sept. 1806 – Mar. 1807; first ld. of Treasury 1830 – 34.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Howick, Northumb.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
GREY, Charles (1764-1845)
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