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James Grenville

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Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 12 February 1715

Died: 14 September 1783

Member of Privy Council - 3 April 1761

brother of Thomas Grenville

son of Richard Grenville

Education

Eton College   (1728 - 1732)

Inner Temple   (1734 -)

Appointments

Elections fought

25 May 1747		Bridport	Whig
1 July 1747		Bridport	Whig
15 April 1754		Buckingham	Whig	Unopposed
16 November 1756 Resignation of Hon James Grenville on appointment as Lord of the Treasury.
14 January 1757		Buckingham	Whig	Unopposed
26 March 1761		Buckingham	Whig	Unopposed
August 1766 Resignation of Rt Hon James Grenville on appointment as Joint Vice-Treasurer of Ireland.
18 November 1766		Buckingham	Whig	Unopposed