George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley

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About George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley

  George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley was educated at Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England.1 He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. 

He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Whig) for Okehampton between 1735 and 1756.

He was Principal Secretary to the Prince of Wales between 1737 and 1744.

He held the office of Lord of Treasury between 1744 and 1754.

He succeeded to the title of 5th Baronet Lyttelton on 14 September 1751.

He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1754.

He was Cofferer to the Hosuehold from 1754 to 1755.

He held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1755 to 1756.

He was created 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley, co. Worcester [Great Britian] on 18 November 1756.

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George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton of Frankley's Timeline

1708
January 17, 1708
Frankley, Worcestershire
1742
March 13, 1742
Frankley, Worcestershire, England
1743
January 30, 1743
1744
January 30, 1744
1773
August 22, 1773
Age 65
Hagley, Worcestershire